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strategic management

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MEMORIA

UNIVERSITY

Reflection Paper 2:

Damilare Akinlabi Mushafau-202288506

BUSI-8207: Operation Management

Instructor: Simmons

The interplay between Strategic Capacity Planning and Push Systems is crucial for businesses’
streamlined and efficient operations. From my understanding, Strategic Capacity Planning is
the foundation of robust operations management. It outlines the capacity needed to satisfy
future demands, spanning from immediate adjustments to long-term expansions. This strategic
foresight is essential not just for meeting future market demands but also for managing
operating costs effectively, making informed long-term commitments, and enhancing a
company's competitive edge. The nuanced discussion on how various factors, including
facilities, workforce, and external constraints, impact capacity decisions underscores the
complexity of crafting an effective capacity strategy.

Considering the Push Systems, they embody the operational tactics necessary to bring strategic
capacity plans to fruition. The essence of Push Systems, particularly through Sales &
Operations Planning (S&OP) and Aggregate Operations Planning, is to synchronize production
with forecasted demand accurately. This synchronization is fundamental to operations
planning, aiming to strike a delicate balance between supply and demand, manage inventories
efficiently, and tailor production schedules to meet business goals effectively. Strategies like
the level output/workforce and chase demand strategies, highlighted within the push system,
reflect the adaptive nature of production planning, emphasizing the need for operational
flexibility in market dynamics.

Integrating Strategic Capacity Planning with Push Systems provides a comprehensive


framework for operations management. This integration ensures that while It is understood that
capacity planning delineates the boundaries of what needs to be prepared for the future, push
systems offer a tactical blueprint for achieving these objectives. This synergy is indispensable
for businesses aiming to avoid resource underutilization or overextension, ensuring optimal
operational efficiency.

Furthermore, my understanding is deepened by the exploration of Aggregate Production


Planning techniques, including trial and error methods and optimization through linear
programming. These methodologies underscore the significance of analytical and strategic
thought processes in operations management, offering a systematic way to navigate decision-
making and enabling the evaluation of various scenarios to identify the most cost-effective
operational strategies.
Reflecting on these subjects has solidified my belief in the importance of aligning strategic
planning with operational execution. It highlights the necessity for businesses to remain agile,
adjusting their strategies and operations in response to evolving market demands and internal
capabilities. The detailed discussions on capacity influences, demand and capacity options, and
aggregate production planning strategies explain the intricate and interconnected decisions
facing operations managers today.

Delving into the topics of Strategic Capacity Planning and Push Systems has enriched my
understanding of essential operations management principles. These insights not only offer a
theoretical framework for understanding operations management but also provide practical
strategies and tools for effective real-world application and decision-making.

In conclusion, my reflections on supply chain management suggest that the creation of an


effective supply chain requires strategic planning, integration of activities, coordination with
suppliers and customers, and a holistic approach to managing the entire network. This, I
believe, is how businesses can gain a competitive edge in today's fast-paced market.

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