Operations Strategy

Worked examples (6)

• 1Identify the resource constraint (4 marks)
• 2Classify IT vs AI applications (4 marks)
• 3Explain a finance constraint on operations (5 marks)
• 4Explain a benefit of IT in operations (5 marks)
• 5Analyse the impact of AI on operations (8 marks)
• 6Analyse how functions constrain an operations decision (6 marks)

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• 1Identify the type of flexibility (4 marks)
• 2Classify process vs product innovation (4 marks)
• 3Explain why delivery flexibility matters (5 marks)
• 4Explain benefits of process innovation (5 marks)
• 5Analyse the trade-off in operational flexibility (8 marks)
• 6Analyse adopting a radical new process (6 marks)

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• 1Identify the ERP feature (4 marks)
• 2Classify the efficiency gain (4 marks)
• 3Explain how ERP improves inventory control (5 marks)
• 4Explain how ERP improves management information (5 marks)
• 5Analyse how ERP improves efficiency (8 marks)
• 6Analyse the drawbacks of introducing ERP (6 marks)

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Worked examples (6)

• 1Identify the network elements (4 marks)
• 2Read the network: find the critical path (4 marks)
• 3Calculate total float (5 marks)
• 4Calculate free float (5 marks)
• 5Full CPA: EST, LFT, critical path and float (8 marks)
• 6Analyse how CPA helps project management (6 marks)

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Worked examples (6)

• 1Identify the lean aim (4 marks)
• 2Classify the lean technique (4 marks)
• 3Explain how Kaizen benefits a firm (5 marks)
• 4Explain the benefits of JIT (5 marks)
• 5Analyse the links between lean and quality (8 marks)
• 6Analyse introducing cell production (6 marks)

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• ✓Model answer — 9609 Paper 3 style
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• ✓Model answer — 9609 Paper 3 Q1/Q2 style
• ✓Model answer — 9609 Paper 3 Q3/Q4 style
• ✓Model answer — 9609 Paper 4 style