The Industry Analysis Project is an integral part of this course. Your objective is to apply the techniques and fundamental principles of Operations Management to an actual local company. This company can be manufacturing, distribution, service, or a combination of each, in its operation. Explain How the company works is relates with the Operations Management textbook in each chapter . Framework for a Distribution Company - Dollarama

Framework for a Distribution Company - Dollarama

Part 1 The Company and Product

Describe the company.

Describe the product.

Describe the target markets.

Describe the features and benefits of the product.

Part 2 The Facility

Describe the location of the facility

Describe the advantages and challenges of this location

Describe the facility layout and design using OM terminology

Part 3 The Distribution Process

Describe the distribution process fully

Draw a process diagram of the process flow

Comment on the distribution process

Part 4 Supply Chain

Describe the major suppliers

Are there any global components to the supply chain

Identify any supply chain management partnerships JIT, 3PL, VMI

(Just in Time, Third Party Logistics, Vendor Managed Inventory)

Describe the technology that is used to manage the supply chain

Part 5 Quality Management

Describe the quality program and how employees are involved.

Identify any quality designations obtained (ISO, etc)

Identify any quality measurement methods or tools used

Part 6 Scheduling of Orders

Describe how customer orders are scheduled for production or processing

Part 7 Inventory Management

Describe the Inventory handling approach

Identify the technology used

Identify the advantages and challenges of the system being used.

Part 8 Other Operational areas, such as Work Design & Staff Scheduling

Include other information that is relevant and will add to the report.

Part 9 Analysis and Recommendations

Provide an analysis of the companys strengths & opportunities for 4 of the above operational areas. What do you recommend for improvements? Recommend potential solutions based on your new knowledge of OM.

Requested Format/ Professional Presentation for dollarama Minimum of seven typed pages single spaced Title Page Table of Contents Headings and Subheadings throughout the document Followed rules of grammar Written in THIRD PERSON In-text citations and reference page included for use is sources, if applicable Interview Questions included at the end of the document as Appendix A	/6
Company Description and Product/Service Provide a brief introduction description of your company what it does Describe the Product or Service see required details in Framework	/6
Facility and Process Describe the facility see required details in Framework Describe the Process fully see required details in Framework	/6
Supply Chain Describe the Supply Chain fully see required details in Framework	/6
Quality Management Describe the quality program see required details in Framework	/6
Scheduling, Inventory Control/ Service Capacity and other operational areas Describe fully see required details in Framework	/8
Analysis and Recommendations Describe fully see required details in Framework	/12
Total	/50