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In the Learning Activity “Operations Control in Practice in Various Industries” you learned about operations control in two companies. List two similarities between the processes of these companies. Research a competitor of one of these companies. Do you feel that the company in the Learning Activity or its competitor has better operations control? Why?

Operations Control in Practice in Various Industries

INTRODUCTION

Here are additional examples of operations control in practice in various industries. Take a look at how Emirates Catering Company and FedEx manage operations. Do these organizations use similar strategies? Do you feel that one of these organizations is more effective in creating efficiencies? Discuss your thoughts in Social Learning.

Emirates Catering

Take a look at how Emirates Catering handles catering for the largest airliner in the world today. Take note of how their operations create efficiencies at the largest airlines kitchen in the world. What are the strategic and tactical operations decisions that have created efficiencies? What operations control tools do you think they employ? In your Learning Journal, answer these questions in addition to how and why the scale of their operations requires that they operate efficiently and effectively.

EMIRATES FLIGHT CATERING

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FedEx

Have you ever thought about how your packages make it to you, and how much effort it takes to get them to your doorstep? Watch this video to get a behind-the-scenes look at the FedEx operations center. What strategies do they use to realize efficient operations? Take notes in your Learning Journal.https://www.youtube.com/embed/drcEnybXq0Q

(Harper, 2013)

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