This report provides a comprehensive review and critique of operations management and project life cycles, divided into two parts. Part 1 focuses on the operations management of Costa Coffee, examining operations versus operations management, the implementation of operations management principles, and the extent to which these principles meet the company's needs. It also explores continuous improvement philosophies, lean principles, and proposes a continuous improvement plan with recommendations. Part 2 shifts to a construction project case study, analyzing the project life cycle stages, methodologies, tools, and critically evaluating the effectiveness of the project life cycle through theories and models. The report integrates theoretical concepts with practical applications, offering a detailed analysis of both operations and project management within real-world contexts.