OPS$802.$ research report assessment. I need to apply knowledge from peer$-$reviewed literature in operations management in regards with Capacity Management and a Scenario. I need to apply knowledge from the literature to craft and justify decisions for managing operations in the following scenario.

Hypothetical scenario

You are the operations manager at a food processing plant that produces a popular snack food. The snack is particularly popular with school children and parents of school children, leading to increased demand during the school year. However, the current production capacity exceeds aggregate demand, resulting in overstocking and customer spoilage due to inventory expiration. By managing the capacity effectively, you hope to avoid the costs associated with idle machinery and wasted resources, while also ensuring that the company can meet the demand during the periods of higher demand. Your challenge is to optimize the production equipment capacity to ensure a steady supply of the snack during the school year while maintaining cost efficiency. Factors such as capacity management, and workforce planning and demand forecasting need to be carefully considered to address the demand fluctuations and ensure customer satisfaction.

Application to Scenario:

Apply the literature to the chosen scenario. Describe how one or more concepts, theories, and findings from the literature can be applied to address the operations management problem presented in the scenario.

Decision Making:

Craft and describe a set of specific decisions to be followed, addressing the issue$($s$)$ presented in the scenario, and supported in the literature. Explain and justify how these decisions will drive operations towards the achievement of the desired outcomes.

The following is a suggested:

Introduction and Literature Review

Briefly introduce the topic and its relevance to operations management.

Review the current state of knowledge on the selected topic. Discussing key concepts, theories, and findings from peer$-$reviewed sources.

Application to Hypothetical Case

Apply concepts, theories, and findings from the literature to address the key factors in the operations management problem presented in the scenario.

Decision$-$Making and Justification

Craft and describe a set of specific decisions to address the issues presented in the scenario.

Explain how these decisions will drive operations towards the achievement of desired outcomes.

Provide a detailed rationale for the decisions made, linking them to the literature and the desired outcomes.

Discuss potential challenges and how the decisions mitigate these challenges.