Operations management transforms inputs (labour, capital, equipment, land, buildings, materials and information) into outputs (goods and services) that provide added value to customers. It does not matter whether the organisation is a for-profit company, a non-profit organisation (religious organisations, hospitals, etc.), or a government agency; all organisations must strive to maximise the quality of their transformation processes to meet customer needs. From what you have learned up to now about operations management is this statement always true? Individually, you are required to respond to the forum scenarios posted in weeks 7, 8 and 9 and prepare a 500 word written reflection. Assessment Description. In this Individual assessment, students will be given an opportunity to explain operational strategies and demonstrate the skills needed to build effective supply and logistics systems that support desired business outcomes, such as analysing internal and external forces that impact business operations and utilise conceptual models to determine the ethical implications of day-to-day and strategic decisions. This assessment will also allow you to evaluate the effectiveness of operating data about sales, costs and finance in directing the activities of an organisation
