PROJECT TAKS You have recently joined BCC Consulting group as a senior partner (the highest role to which a professional can advance within the organisation). You have been informed that this role requires dedication, experience and passion and will provide you with many opportunities for growth and specialisation. As part of your responsibilities, you have been given several clients in which you are expected to […]
Posted: May 20, 2023
Question 1: ABC Manufacturing is a medium-sized company that produces industrial machinery. Due to its recent expansion, the company is now seeking to hire an operations manager who can oversee its production process and maintain the highest level of quality control. *Fictitious scenario Required: Identify the essential skills that the operations manager should possess in order to effectively manage the operations of ABC Manufacturing. Question […]
Posted: April 12, 2023
In most industries, regardless of whether the average profitability of the industry is high or low, some firms are more profitable than others. The superior performers have something special and difficult to imitate that allows them to do better than their rivals. In strategy, these unique skills and resources are mentioned as sources of competitive advantage. Bharadwaj,Varadarajan and Fahy (2008) classify two broad sources of […]
Posted: March 28, 2023
“SINGAPORE METROPOLE HOTEL” While you were advising BRRC on the management of suites refurbishment several weeks ago, your uncle introduced you to the Director of Procurement at the Singapore Metropole Hotel (SMH). The both of you started chatting and the Procurement Director was interested in getting your advice on the challenges that SMH faces, namely forecasting demand and ordering of consumables at the hotel. She […]
Posted: March 15, 2023
Established in 2001, Barloworld Logistics has grown into a significant supply chain solutions business in southern Africa with complimentary operations in the Middle East. Combining a smart approach with innovative thinking and supply chain foresight, we design, implement, manage and operate smart supply chain solutions that grow our clients’ bottom lines. Smart Partnerships form the cornerstone of creating a competitive advantage for our clients. Not […]
Posted: February 23, 2023
ENHANCING OPERATIONAL PERFOMANCE In most industries, regardless of whether the average profitability of the industry is high or low, some firms are more profitable than others. The superior performers have something special and difficult to imitate that allows them to do better than their rivals. In strategy, these unique skills and resources are mentioned as sources of competitive advantage. Bharadwaj,Varadarajan and Fahy (2008) classify two […]
Posted: February 17, 2023
CASE STUDY: MANAGING HARD ROCK’S ROCKFEST At the Hard rock Café, like many organisations, project management is a key planning tool. With Hard Rock’s constant growth in hotels and cafes, remodelling of existing cafes, scheduling for Hard Rock Live concert and event venues, and planning the annual Rockfest, managers reply on project management techniques and software to maintain schedule and budget performance. “Without Microsoft project,” […]
Posted: February 15, 2023
Hard Rock Cafe Inc. Operations Management & Productivity Hard Rock Cafe Inc. is a food service, hospitality, and gaming business originally focused on operating casual dining restaurants. Founded in London in 1971, the company developed its brand through the themed restaurant experience. Customers are typically greeted with an ambiance of rock and roll. The company experienced significant growth and expansion in the 1990s. Today, Hard […]
Posted: November 14, 2022
Question 1 (Marks: 10) Jaguar makes use of the transformation process to manufacture vehicles using inputs to transform these into outputs. Using practical examples through an illustration, demonstrate your understanding of the transformation process in relation to Jaguar. Question 2 (Marks: 15) The customer is critical to the success of a product or service and therefore needs to be the core focus when designing the […]
Posted: September 23, 2022
