Subject: Operations Management BUS430 (This is a discussion post. Use your own words. Cite any sources. No Plagiarism)
Please respond to the following:
- Select a goods-producing organization and a service-providing organization of your choice. Suggest ways each organization can make aggregate planning decisions using the variables described in Exhibit 13.3 in the textbook, OM. (SEE ATTACHED)
- Compare and contrast the operational and managerial impacts of the aggregate planning decisions in terms of customer satisfaction.
Respond to classmates’ post:
For this week’s discussion, I am choosing Life proof as to the goods-producing organization and Applebee’s as the service-producing organization. In the fall of every year, Apple releases a new iPhone, and every year Life proof cases are on backorder for months. By using demand management and inventory Life proof can build up inventory to plan for backorders. Although they may need to store the extra inventory utilizing space that management would have to make available, however, this process would improve customer satisfaction and increase revenue. Applebee’s can use demand management and facilities, equipment & transportation aggregate planning decision options to increase revenue during the summer months. By extending extend the hours and running promotions during the extended hours. Management can create promotions unique to its facility to attract new customers.
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