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Chapter 2, Problem 4P
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To determine: The impact of organizational changes on the operations management strategy of the firms.
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Identify how changes within an organization affect the OM strategy for a company. For instance, discuss what impact the following internal factors might have on OM strategy:
a) Maturing of a product.
b) Technology innovation in the manufacturing process.
c) Changes in laptop computer design that builds in wireless technology.
a) Select all of the correct impacts the maturing of a product might have on OM strategy below. (Check all that apply.)
A. Product changes decrease.
B. Optimum capacity may be achieved.
C. Manufacturing process stabilizes.
D. New human resources skills.
E. Capital investment is added for new equipment or processes.
F. Product design needs to be revised
What is KPI (key performance Indicators) and what is the benefits of using KPI in a business like Nestle?
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Operations Management - Cd
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