Nelson & Travis is a large UK retail chain that sells clothes, homeware, furniture, and value-added food products. The company has been in existence for over 100 years and is respected for quality, value, employee engagement, ethical behaviour and a no-fuss returns policy. There are branches in most cities and large towns across the UK, and in several edge-of-town retail parks. Over many years, the company has sourced a wide range of its products especially clothes from overseas suppliers. In some instances, finished goods are sourced from a variety of sources. Several lines of mens suits are made as follows

: Designed in London Wool produced in Australia Wool processed in China Wool dyed in Spain Wool spun in Ireland Cloth made in England Suit made in Pakistan Suit sold in UK

As the new Director of Operations, you have been asked to conduct a strategic review of this production cycle. Describe what aspects of Operations Management you would apply, and how you would lead your team in this process.