Professional Documents
Culture Documents
(Company Name)
Internal Analysis based on the
Ten Operations Management Decisions
Section:
Group members: (Write the members; Must label who is the leader and vice leader)
<Last Name, First Name 1>
<Last Name, First Name 2>
<Last Name, First Name 3>
<Last Name, First Name 4>
<Last Name, First Name 5>
<Last Name, First Name 6>
General Instruction: Choose a company and analyze its Operations Management. There is a need to gather information
here by observing the company’ operation, study their website and social media, conducting an online interview to
their manager or representative of that company. Then describe how the company implements the 10 Operations
Management (OM) decision, then evaluate the strength and weakness in that particular operations decision. In the
end, the students need to formulate fundamental operations strategy.
Company Name: (The group of student must choose a medium or large company. Choose a company wherein at least
one member of the group must be acquainted to the company. Let say a friend, parent or relative working in that
chosen company for easy access of information. The company can be your family business. It can also be your
internship company. Do not choose McDo, Jollibee, KFC, Wendys, Starbucks and Frito Lay, because these are frequent
example by the instructor of OPMNTQM.)
Name of Interviewee: (preferably a manager and owner with atleast 2 years familiarity to the company. Again, choose
a company wherein at least one member of the group must be acquainted to the company. Let say a parent, sibling, or
relative working in that chosen company for easy access of information. The company can be your family business. It
can also be your internship company.)
Contact Information: Mobile Number or Office Telephone Number and email address.
Picture of the interviewee together with all group members (All members must be present during the zoom interview
and picture taking, there is a big deduction in scoring if the group is not complete; The group can reschedule the
interview if one member is not available)
Vision Statement
(Present here the vision statement of the chosen company)
Mission Statement
(Present here the mission statement of the chosen company)
I. OM Decisions
OM Decision 1 Matrix
Principle: [2 to 3 sentences, about “OM Decision #1: Design of goods and services”, please check the blue font detailed
instructions starting page 14 of this template.]
Application to the Company: [5 to 7 sentences, about the chosen company, applying the OM Decision #1; Please check
the blue font detailed instruction starting page 14 of this template]
Evaluation:
Strength: [1 sentence]
Weakness: [1 sentence]
*Take note that in stating a weakness factor, you should not put or write recommendation to solve that weakness. Just
declare the weakness in terms of product design. Recommendation must be towards the end of this paper.
2. Managing Quality
OM Decision 2 Matrix
Principle: [2 to 3 sentences]
Evaluation:
Strength: [1 sentence]
Weakness: [1 sentence]
*Again, take note that when stating a weakness factor, you should not include recommendations to solve that weakness. The
weakness must be solved at the end of this paper.
OM Decision 3 Matrix
Principle: [2 to 3 sentences]
Evaluation:
Strength: [1 sentence]
Weakness: [1 sentence]
4. Location Strategy
OM Decision 4 Matrix
LEARNING REMARKS / COMMENTS / OBSERVATION
/ REACTION
Principle: [2 to 3 sentences]
Evaluation:
Strength: [1 sentence]
Weakness: [1 sentence]
5. Layout Strategy
OM Decision 5 Matrix
LEARNING REMARKS / COMMENTS / OBSERVATION
/ REACTION
Principle: [2 to 3 sentences]
Evaluation:
Strength: [1 sentence]
Weakness: [1 sentence]
OM Decision 6 Matrix
LEARNING REMARKS / COMMENTS / OBSERVATION
/ REACTION
Principle: [2 to 3 sentences]
Evaluation: [exactly 2 sentences; That is, 1 sentence strength and 1 sentence weakness]
Strength:
Weakness:
7. Supply-chain management
OM Decision 7 Matrix
LEARNING REMARKS / COMMENTS / OBSERVATION
/ REACTION
1. (Name of member
1, Leader)
2. (Name of member
2, Vice Leader)
3. (Name of member
3)
4. (Name of member
4)
5. (Name of member
5)
Principle: [2 to 3 sentences]
Evaluation: [exactly 2 sentences; That is, 1 sentence strength and 1 sentence weakness]
Strength:
Weakness:
8. Inventory Management
OM Decision 8 Matrix
LEARNING REMARKS / COMMENTS / OBSERVATION
/ REACTION
1. (Name of member
1, Leader)
2. (Name of member
2, Vice Leader)
3. (Name of member
3)
4. (Name of member
4)
5. (Name of member
5)
Principle: [2 to 3 sentences]
Evaluation: [exactly 2 sentences; That is, 1 sentence strength and 1 sentence weakness]
Strength:
Weakness:
9. Scheduling
OM Decision 9 Matrix
LEARNING REMARKS / COMMENTS / OBSERVATION
/ REACTION
1. (Name of member
1, Leader)
2. (Name of member
2, Vice Leader)
3. (Name of member
3)
4. (Name of member
4)
5. (Name of member
5)
Principle: [2 to 3 sentences]
Evaluation: [exactly 2 sentences; That is, 1 sentence strength and 1 sentence weakness]
Strength:
Weakness:
10. Maintenance
OM Decision 10 Matrix
LEARNING REMARKS / COMMENTS / OBSERVATION
/ REACTION
1. (Name of member
1, Leader)
2. (Name of member
2, Vice Leader)
3. (Name of member
3)
4. (Name of member
4)
5. (Name of member
5)
Principle: [2 to 3 sentences]
Evaluation: [exactly 2 sentences; That is, 1 sentence strength and 1 sentence weakness]
Strength:
Weakness:
Opportunities Threats
1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5
Strengths Weaknesses
O1. GDP increased this year 2019 1. Strategy option generated connected to 1. Strategy option generated connected to Marketing;
O2. Population is increasing Marketing; TYPE OF STRATEGY [factor source] TYPE OF STRATEGY [factor source]
O3. Implementation of ASEAN Integration
O4. Government regulations that help in 2. Strategy option generated connected to 2. Strategy option generated connected to Operations
fair business competitions Operations and Technology; TYPE OF STRATEGY and Technology; TYPE OF STRATEGY [factor
O5. Availability of technologies for efficient [factor source] source]
business transactions and operations
3. Strategy option generated connected to Finance; 3. Strategy option generated connected to Finance;
TYPE OF STRATEGY [factor source] TYPE OF STRATEGY [factor source]
4. Strategy option generated connected to Human 4. Strategy option generated connected to Human
Resource; TYPE OF STRATEGY [factor source] Resource; TYPE OF STRATEGY [factor source]
4. Strategy option generated connected to Human 4. Strategy option generated connected to Human
Resource; TYPE OF STRATEGY [factor source]
Resource; TYPE OF STRATEGY [factor source]
Detailed Instruction
Vision Statement
(Present here the vision statement of the chosen company)
Mission Statement
(Present here the mission statement of the chosen company)
10 OM Decision Part 1
OM Decision 1 Matrix
LEARNING of the student must be REMARKS / COMMENTS / OBSERVATION
written in this column / REACTION about the product/s of the chosen
company must be written in this column
(The student can write here the memorable (The comments here can be the product they like or
exact words, or verbal discussion, or learning dislike. The comment can be the best practices of the
in class discussion from the OPMNTQM company related to OM Decision #1. The comment
teacher. The comment learning here can be here can be formal or informal or taglish words in the
formal or informal or taglish words in the sentences. Comments can be comparing or
sentence. The LEARNINGS can be from benchmarking of the products to leading brand, or
lectures written in whiteboard or powerpoint quick recommendation already.)
slides. The learning can be an operations
theory/principle, situation, product or an
example company discussed.
1. (Name of member 1, Write here the member’s own Write here the member’s own exact
Leader) exact LEARNING (1 sentence) REMARKS (1 or 2 sentence/s)
2. (Name of member 2, Write here the member’s own Write here the member’s own exact
Vice Leader) exact LEARNING (1 sentence) REMARKS (1 or 2 sentence/s)
3. (Name of member 3) Write here the member’s own Write here the member’s own exact
exact LEARNING (1 sentence) REMARKS (1 or 2 sentence/s)
Principle: (Write here the theory or principles pertaining to Design of Goods and Service. These serves as guideline in
analyzing the chosen company) [2 to 3 sentences]
Evaluation
Strength: [1 sentence]
Weakness: [1 sentence]
After discussion of this Design of Goods and Services function, EVALUATION will proceed. In the evaluation,
the student must develop a conclusion or deduce a trend or assess the impact of this OM decision to the
company. In this Evaluation, it is important to identify one strength factor and one weakness factor under
this OM decision Number 1. These 2 factors identified must be in a complete declarative sentence, not phrase
or words with incomplete thought. Remember that Strength Factor must be something beneficial or positive
to the company or helps the company attain its goals. This strength factor is controllable by the company,
hence the company must take advantage of this. Weakness Factor must be an obstacle hindrance to the
company or an existing condition inside the company that inhibit or hinder the company performance. This
weakness factor is controllable by the company, hence the company must solve this problem or minimize the
impact of this weakness factor.
In the identification of one strength and one weakness, the student may use the concept of Resource-Based
View (RBV) in which the presence or absence of resources and capabilities are being evaluated relative to this
OM decision. [1 sentence strength and 1 sentence weakness]
2. Managing Quality
OM Decision 2 Matrix
LEARNING of the student must be REMARKS / COMMENTS / OBSERVATION
written in this column / REACTION about the quality strategy of the
chosen company must be written in this column
(The student can write here the memorable (The comments here can be the product or quality
exact words, or verbal discussion, or learning practices they like or dislike. The comment can be the
in class discussion from the OPMNTQM best practices of the company related to OM Decision
teacher. The comment learning here can be #2. The comment here can be formal or informal or
formal or informal or taglish words in the taglish words in the sentences. Comments can be
sentence. The LEARNINGS can be from comparing or benchmarking of the products to leading
lectures written in whiteboard or powerpoint brand, or quick recommendation already.)
slides. The learning can be an operations
theory/principle, situation, product or an
example company discussed.
1. (Name of member 1, Write here the member’s own Write here the member’s own exact
Leader) exact LEARNING (1 sentence) REMARKS (1 or 2 sentence/s)
2. (Name of member 2, Write here the member’s own Write here the member’s own exact
Vice Leader) exact LEARNING (1 sentence) REMARKS (1 or 2 sentence/s)
3. (Name of member 3) Write here the member’s own Write here the member’s own exact
exact LEARNING (1 sentence) REMARKS (1 or 2 sentence/s)
4. (Name of member 4) Write here the member’s own Write here the member’s own exact
exact LEARNING (1 sentence) REMARKS (1 or 2 sentence/s)
5. (Name of member 5) Write here the member’s own Write here the member’s own exact
exact LEARNING (1 sentence) REMARKS (1 or 2 sentence/s)
Principle: (Write here the theory or principles pertaining to Quality. These serves as guideline in analyzing the chosen
company) [2 to 3 sentences]
Evaluation
After discussion of this Quality as OM decision, EVALUATION will proceed. In the evaluation, the student must
develop a conclusion or deduce a trend or assess the impact of this OM decision to the company. In this
Evaluation, it is important to identify one strength factor and one weakness factor under this OM decision.
These 2 factors identified must be in a complete declarative sentence, not phrase or words with incomplete
thought. Strength Factor must be something beneficial or positive to the company or helps the company
attain its goals. This strength factor is controllable by the company, hence the company must take advantage
of this. Weakness Factor must be an obstacle hindrance to the company or an existing condition inside the
company that slows down the company performance. This weakness factor is controllable by the company,
hence the company must solve this problem or minimize the impact of this weakness factor. [1 sentence
strength and 1 sentence weakness]
In the identification of one strength and one weakness, the student may use the concept of Resource-Based
View (RBV) in which the presence or absence of resources and capabilities are being evaluated relative to this
OM decision.
OM Decision 3 Matrix
LEARNING of the student must be REMARKS / COMMENTS / OBSERVATION
written in this column / REACTION about the process of the chosen
company must be written in this column
(The student can write here the memorable (The comments here can be the process they like or
exact words, or verbal discussion, or learning dislike. The comment can be the best practices of the
in class discussion from the OPMNTQM company related to OM Decision #3. The comment
teacher. The comment learning here can be here can be formal or informal or taglish words in the
formal or informal or taglish words in the sentences. Comments can be comparing or
sentence. The LEARNINGS can be from benchmarking of the processes to leading brand, or
lectures written in whiteboard or powerpoint quick recommendation already.)
slides. The learning can be an operations
theory/principle, situation, product or an
example company discussed.
1. (Name of member 1, Write here the member’s own Write here the member’s own exact
Leader) exact LEARNING (1 sentence) REMARKS (1 or 2 sentence/s)
2. (Name of member 2, Write here the member’s own Write here the member’s own exact
Vice Leader) exact LEARNING (1 sentence) REMARKS (1 or 2 sentence/s)
3. (Name of member 3) Write here the member’s own Write here the member’s own exact
exact LEARNING (1 sentence) REMARKS (1 or 2 sentence/s)
4. (Name of member 4) Write here the member’s own Write here the member’s own exact
exact LEARNING (1 sentence) REMARKS (1 or 2 sentence/s)
5. (Name of member 5) Write here the member’s own Write here the member’s own exact
exact LEARNING (1 sentence) REMARKS (1 or 2 sentence/s)
Principle: (Write here the theory or principles pertaining to Process and Capacity Design. These serves as guideline in
analyzing the chosen company) [2 to 3 sentences]
Evaluation
After discussion of this Process and Capacity Design OM decision, EVALUATION will proceed. In the
evaluation, the student must develop a conclusion or deduce a trend or assess the impact of this OM decision
to the company. In this Evaluation, it is important to identify one strength factor and one weakness factor
under this OM decision. These 2 factors identified must be in a complete declarative sentence, not phrase or
words with incomplete thought. Strength Factor must be something beneficial or positive to the company or
helps the company attain its goals. This strength factor is controllable by the company, hence the company
must take advantage of this. Weakness Factor must be an obstacle hindrance to the company or an existing
condition inside the company that slows down the company performance. This weakness factor is
controllable by the company, hence the company must solve this problem or minimize the impact of this
weakness factor. [1 sentence strength and 1 sentence weakness]
In the identification of one strength and one weakness, the student may use the concept of Resource-Based
View (RBV) in which the presence or absence of resources and capabilities are being evaluated relative to this
OM decision.
4. Location Strategy
OM Decision 4 Matrix
LEARNING of the student must be REMARKS / COMMENTS / OBSERVATION
written in this column / REACTION about the location strategy of the
chosen company must be written in this column
(The student can write here the memorable (The comments here can be the location practices that
exact words, or verbal discussion, or learning they like or dislike in the compny. The comment can
in class discussion from the OPMNTQM be the best practices of the company related to OM
teacher. The comment learning here can be Decision #4. The comment here can be formal or
formal or informal or taglish words in the informal or taglish words in the sentences. Comments
sentence. The LEARNINGS can be from can be comparing or benchmarking to the leading
lectures written in whiteboard or powerpoint brand, or quick recommendation already.)
slides. The learning can be an operations
theory/principle, situation, product or an
example company discussed.
1. (Name of member 1, Write here the member’s own Write here the member’s own exact
Leader) exact LEARNING (1 sentence) REMARKS (1 or 2 sentence/s)
2. (Name of member 2, Write here the member’s own Write here the member’s own exact
Vice Leader) exact LEARNING (1 sentence) REMARKS (1 or 2 sentence/s)
3. (Name of member 3) Write here the member’s own Write here the member’s own exact
exact LEARNING (1 sentence) REMARKS (1 or 2 sentence/s)
4. (Name of member 4) Write here the member’s own Write here the member’s own exact
exact LEARNING (1 sentence) REMARKS (1 or 2 sentence/s)
5. (Name of member 5) Write here the member’s own Write here the member’s own exact
exact LEARNING (1 sentence) REMARKS (1 or 2 sentence/s)
Principle: (Write here the theory or principles pertaining to Location Strategy. These serves as guideline in analyzing the
chosen company) [2 to 3 sentences]
Evaluation
After discussion of this Location Strategy OM decision, EVALUATION will proceed. In the evaluation, the
student must develop a conclusion or deduce a trend or assess the impact of this OM decision to the
company. In this Evaluation, it is important to identify one strength factor and one weakness factor under
this OM decision. These 2 factors identified must be in a complete declarative sentence, not phrase or words
with incomplete thought. Strength Factor must be something beneficial or positive to the company or helps
the company attain its goals. This strength factor is controllable by the company, hence the company must
take advantage of this. Weakness Factor must be an obstacle hindrance to the company or an existing
condition inside the company that slows down the company performance. This weakness factor is
controllable by the company, hence the company must solve this problem or minimize the impact of this
weakness factor. [1 sentence strength and 1 sentence weakness]
In the identification of one strength and one weakness, the student may use the concept of Resource-Based
View (RBV) in which the presence or absence of resources and capabilities are being evaluated relative to this
OM decision.
5. Layout Strategy
OM Decision 5 Matrix
LEARNING of the student must be REMARKS / COMMENTS / OBSERVATION
written in this column / REACTION about the layout of the chosen
company must be written in this column
(The student can write here the memorable (The comments here can be the store design layout
exact words, or verbal discussion, or learning like or dislike. The comment can be the best practices
in class discussion from the OPMNTQM of the company related to OM Decision #5. The
teacher. The comment learning here can be comment here can be formal or informal or taglish
formal or informal or taglish words in the words in the sentences. Comments can be comparing
sentence. The LEARNINGS can be from or benchmarking of the design layout of the leading
lectures written in whiteboard or powerpoint brand, or quick recommendation already. All members
slides. The learning can be an operations must be observant on this operations decision.)
theory/principle, situation, product or an
example company discussed.
1. (Name of member 1, Write here the member’s own Write here the member’s own exact
Leader) exact LEARNING (1 sentence) REMARKS (1 or 2 sentence/s)
2. (Name of member 2, Write here the member’s own Write here the member’s own exact
Vice Leader) exact LEARNING (1 sentence) REMARKS (1 or 2 sentence/s)
3. (Name of member 3) Write here the member’s own Write here the member’s own exact
exact LEARNING (1 sentence) REMARKS (1 or 2 sentence/s)
4. (Name of member 4) Write here the member’s own Write here the member’s own exact
exact LEARNING (1 sentence) REMARKS (1 or 2 sentence/s)
5. (Name of member 5) Write here the member’s own Write here the member’s own exact
exact LEARNING (1 sentence) REMARKS (1 or 2 sentence/s)
Principle: (Write here the theory or principles pertaining to Layout. These serves as guideline in analyzing the chosen
company) [2 to 3 sentences]
Evaluation
After discussion of this Layout Strategy OM decision, EVALUATION will proceed. In the evaluation, the student
must develop a conclusion or deduce a trend or assess the impact of this OM decision to the company. In
this Evaluation, it is important to identify one strength factor and one weakness factor under this OM
decision. These 2 factors identified must be in a complete declarative sentence, not phrase or words with
incomplete thought. Strength Factor must be something beneficial or positive to the company or helps the
company attain its goals. This strength factor is controllable by the company, hence the company must take
advantage of this. Weakness Factor must be an obstacle hindrance to the company or an existing condition
inside the company that slows down the company performance. This weakness factor is controllable by the
company, hence the company must solve this problem or minimize the impact of this weakness factor. [1
sentence strength and 1 sentence weakness]
In the identification of one strength and one weakness, the student may use the concept of Resource-Based
View (RBV) in which the presence or absence of resources and capabilities are being evaluated relative to this
OM decision.
OM Decision 6 Matrix
LEARNING of the student must be REMARKS / COMMENTS / OBSERVATION
written in this column / REACTION about the HR and Job Design of
the chosen company must be written in this
column
(The student can write here the memorable
exact words, or verbal discussion, or learning (The comments here can be the HR practices they like
in class discussion from the OPMNTQM or dislike. The comment can be the best practices of
teacher. The comment learning here can be the company related to OM Decision #6. The
formal or informal or taglish words in the comment here can be formal or informal or taglish
sentence. The LEARNINGS can be from words in the sentences. Comments can be comparing
lectures written in whiteboard or powerpoint or benchmarking of the HR practices of the leading
slides. The learning can be an operations company, or quick recommendation already.)
theory/principle, situation, product or an
example company discussed.
1. (Name of member 1, Write here the member’s own Write here the member’s own exact
Leader) exact LEARNING (1 sentence) REMARKS (1 or 2 sentence/s)
2. (Name of member 2, Write here the member’s own Write here the member’s own exact
Vice Leader) exact LEARNING (1 sentence) REMARKS (1 or 2 sentence/s)
3. (Name of member 3) Write here the member’s own Write here the member’s own exact
exact LEARNING (1 sentence) REMARKS (1 or 2 sentence/s)
4. (Name of member 4) Write here the member’s own Write here the member’s own exact
exact LEARNING (1 sentence) REMARKS (1 or 2 sentence/s)
5. (Name of member 5) Write here the member’s own Write here the member’s own exact
exact LEARNING (1 sentence) REMARKS (1 or 2 sentence/s)
Principle: (Write here the theory or principles pertaining to Human Resource and Job Design. These serves as guideline
in analyzing the chosen company) [2 to 3 sentences]
Application to the Company:
(The leader and vice leader together with the other members will summarize all the remarks and comments based on
matrix. Discuss and write here the a ssessment of the Human Resource and Job Design of the chosen company.
The student should answer or maybe guided by these Questions: -How do we provide a reasonable work
environment? -How much can we expect our employees to produce? Check p. 44 and Chapter 10 / p. 431 of textbook.
Narrative discussions (or lay down data and information) and explanations (in paragraph form) depends on
the depth of the situation of the company. Note that culture, leadership of the president and other human
resource aspect can be described here also.) [5 to 7 sentences]
Evaluation
After discussion of this Human Resources and Job Design OM decision, EVALUATION will proceed. In the
evaluation, the student must develop a conclusion or deduce a trend or assess the impact of this OM decision
to the company. In this Evaluation, it is important to identify one strength factor and one weakness factor
under this OM decision. These 2 factors identified must be in a complete declarative sentence, not phrase or
words with incomplete thought. Strength Factor must be something beneficial or positive to the company or
helps the company attain its goals. This strength factor is controllable by the company, hence the company
must take advantage of this. Weakness Factor must be an obstacle hindrance to the company or an existing
condition inside the company that slows down the company performance. This weakness factor is
controllable by the company, hence the company must solve this problem or minimize the impact of this
weakness factor. [1 sentence strength and 1 sentence weakness]
In the identification of one strength and one weakness, the student may use the concept of Resource-Based
View (RBV) in which the presence or absence of resources and capabilities are being evaluated relative to this
OM decision.
7. Supply-chain management
OM Decision 7 Matrix
LEARNING of the student must be REMARKS / COMMENTS / OBSERVATION
written in this column / REACTION about the supply chain strategy of
the chosen company must be written in this
column
(The student can write here the memorable
exact words, or verbal discussion, or learning (The comments here can be the logistics they like or
in class discussion from the OPMNTQM dislike. The comment can be the best practices of the
teacher. The comment learning here can be company related to OM Decision #7. The comment
formal or informal or taglish words in the here can be formal or informal or taglish words in the
sentence. The LEARNINGS can be from sentences. Comments can be comparing or
lectures written in whiteboard or powerpoint benchmarking of the logistics practices of the leading
slides. The learning can be an operations company, or quick recommendation already.)
theory/principle, situation, product or an
example company discussed.
1. (Name of member 1, Write here the member’s own Write here the member’s own exact
Leader) exact LEARNING (1 sentence) REMARKS (1 or 2 sentence/s)
2. (Name of member 2, Write here the member’s own Write here the member’s own exact
Vice Leader) exact LEARNING (1 sentence) REMARKS (1 or 2 sentence/s)
3. (Name of member 3) Write here the member’s own Write here the member’s own exact
exact LEARNING (1 sentence) REMARKS (1 or 2 sentence/s)
4. (Name of member 4) Write here the member’s own Write here the member’s own exact
exact LEARNING (1 sentence) REMARKS (1 or 2 sentence/s)
5. (Name of member 5) Write here the member’s own Write here the member’s own exact
exact LEARNING (1 sentence) REMARKS (1 or 2 sentence/s)
Principle: (Write here the theory or principles pertaining to Supply-chain management. These serves as guideline in
analyzing the chosen company) [2 to 3 sentences]
Evaluation
After discussion of this Supply-chain management OM decision, EVALUATION will proceed. In the evaluation,
the student must develop a conclusion or deduce a trend or assess the impact of this OM decision to the
company. In this Evaluation, it is important to identify one strength factor and one weakness factor under
this OM decision. These 2 factors identified must be in a complete declarative sentence, not phrase or words
with incomplete thought. Strength Factor must be something beneficial or positive to the company or helps
the company attain its goals. This strength factor is controllable by the company, hence the company must
take advantage of this. Weakness Factor must be an obstacle hindrance to the company or an existing
condition inside the company that slows down the company performance. This weakness factor is
controllable by the company, hence the company must solve this problem or minimize the impact of this
weakness factor. [1 sentence strength and 1 sentence weakness]
In the identification of one strength and one weakness, the student may use the concept of Resource-Based
View (RBV) in which the presence or absence of resources and capabilities are being evaluated relative to this
OM decision.
8. Inventory Management
OM Decision 8 Matrix
LEARNING of the student must be REMARKS / COMMENTS / OBSERVATION
written in this column / REACTION about the Inventory management
of the chosen company must be written in this
column
(The student can write here the memorable
exact words, or verbal discussion, or learning (The comments here can be the inventory practices
in class discussion from the OPMNTQM they like or dislike. The comment can be the best
teacher. The comment learning here can be practices of the company related to OM Decision #7.
formal or informal or taglish words in the The comment here can be formal or informal or
sentence. The LEARNINGS can be from taglish words in the sentences. Comments can be
lectures written in whiteboard or powerpoint comparing or benchmarking of the inventory practices
slides. The learning can be an operations of the leading company, or quick recommendation
theory/principle, situation, product or an already.)
example company discussed.
1. (Name of member 1, Write here the member’s own Write here the member’s own exact
Leader) exact LEARNING (1 sentence) REMARKS (1 or 2 sentence/s)
2. (Name of member 2, Write here the member’s own Write here the member’s own exact
Vice Leader) exact LEARNING (1 sentence) REMARKS (1 or 2 sentence/s)
3. (Name of member 3) Write here the member’s own Write here the member’s own exact
exact LEARNING (1 sentence) REMARKS (1 or 2 sentence/s)
4. (Name of member 4) Write here the member’s own Write here the member’s own exact
exact LEARNING (1 sentence) REMARKS (1 or 2 sentence/s)
5. (Name of member 5) Write here the member’s own Write here the member’s own exact
exact LEARNING (1 sentence) REMARKS (1 or 2 sentence/s)
Principle: (Write here the theory or principles pertaining to Inventory Management. These serves as guideline in
analyzing the chosen company) [2 to 3 sentences]
Evaluation
After discussion of this Inventory Management OM decision, EVALUATION will proceed. In the evaluation, the
student must develop a conclusion or deduce a trend or assess the impact of this OM decision to the
company. In this Evaluation, it is important to identify one strength factor and one weakness factor under
this OM decision. These 2 factors identified must be in a complete declarative sentence, not phrase or words
with incomplete thought. Strength Factor must be something beneficial or positive to the company or helps
the company attain its goals. This strength factor is controllable by the company, hence the company must
take advantage of this. Weakness Factor must be an obstacle hindrance to the company or an existing
condition inside the company that slows down the company performance. This weakness factor is
controllable by the company, hence the company must solve this problem or minimize the impact of this
weakness factor. [1 sentence strength and 1 sentence weakness]
In the identification of one strength and one weakness, the student may use the concept of Resource-Based
View (RBV) in which the presence or absence of resources and capabilities are being evaluated relative to this
OM decision.
9. Scheduling
OM Decision 9 Matrix
LEARNING of the student must be REMARKS / COMMENTS / OBSERVATION
written in this column / REACTION about the scheduling techniques
of the chosen company must be written in this
column
(The student can write here the memorable
exact words, or verbal discussion, or learning (The comments here can be the scheduling they like or
in class discussion from the OPMNTQM dislike. The comment can be the best practices of the
teacher. The comment learning here can be company related to OM Decision #9. The comment
formal or informal or taglish words in the here can be formal or informal or taglish words in the
sentence. The LEARNINGS can be from sentences. Comments can be comparing or
lectures written in whiteboard or powerpoint benchmarking of the scheduling of other company, or
slides. The learning can be an operations quick recommendation already.)
theory/principle, situation, product or an
example company discussed.
1. (Name of member 1, Write here the member’s own Write here the member’s own exact
Leader) exact LEARNING (1 sentence) REMARKS (1 or 2 sentence/s)
2. (Name of member 2, Write here the member’s own Write here the member’s own exact
Vice Leader) exact LEARNING (1 sentence) REMARKS (1 or 2 sentence/s)
3. (Name of member 3) Write here the member’s own Write here the member’s own exact
exact LEARNING (1 sentence) REMARKS (1 or 2 sentence/s)
4. (Name of member 4) Write here the member’s own Write here the member’s own exact
exact LEARNING (1 sentence) REMARKS (1 or 2 sentence/s)
5. (Name of member 5) Write here the member’s own Write here the member’s own exact
exact LEARNING (1 sentence) REMARKS (1 or 2 sentence/s)
Principle: (Write here the theory or principles pertaining to Scheduling. These serves as guideline in analyzing the
chosen company) [2 to 3 sentences]
Evaluation
After discussion of this Scheduling OM decision, EVALUATION will proceed. EVALUATION will proceed. In the
evaluation, the student must develop a conclusion or deduce a trend or assess the impact of this OM decision
to the company. In this Evaluation, it is important to identify one strength factor and one weakness factor
under this OM decision. These 2 factors identified must be in a complete declarative sentence, not phrase or
words with incomplete thought. Strength Factor must be something beneficial or positive to the company or
helps the company attain its goals. This strength factor is controllable by the company, hence the company
must take advantage of this. Weakness Factor must be an obstacle hindrance to the company or an existing
condition inside the company that slows down the company performance. This weakness factor is
controllable by the company, hence the company must solve this problem or minimize the impact of this
weakness factor. [1 sentence strength and 1 sentence weakness]
In the identification of one strength and one weakness, the student may use the concept of Resource-Based
View (RBV) in which the presence or absence of resources and capabilities are being evaluated relative to this
OM decision.
10. Maintenance
OM Decision 10 Matrix
LEARNING of the student must be REMARKS / COMMENTS / OBSERVATION
written in this column / REACTION about the Maintenance of the
chosen company must be written in this column
(The student can write here the memorable (The comments here can be the facilities or
exact words, or verbal discussion, or learning maintenance practice they like or dislike. The
in class discussion from the OPMNTQM comment can be the best practices of the company
teacher. The comment learning here can be related to OM Decision #10. The comment here can
formal or informal or taglish words in the be formal or informal or taglish words in the
sentence. The LEARNINGS can be from sentences. Comments can be comparing or
lectures written in whiteboard or powerpoint benchmarking of the maintenance practices to leading
slides. The learning can be an operations brand, or quick recommendation already.)
theory/principle, situation, product or an
example company discussed.
1. (Name of member 1, Write here the member’s own Write here the member’s own exact
Leader) exact LEARNING (1 sentence) REMARKS (1 or 2 sentence/s)
2. (Name of member 2, Write here the member’s own Write here the member’s own exact
Vice Leader) exact LEARNING (1 sentence) REMARKS (1 or 2 sentence/s)
3. (Name of member 3) Write here the member’s own Write here the member’s own exact
exact LEARNING (1 sentence) REMARKS (1 or 2 sentence/s)
4. (Name of member 4) Write here the member’s own Write here the member’s own exact
exact LEARNING (1 sentence) REMARKS (1 or 2 sentence/s)
5. (Name of member 5) Write here the member’s own Write here the member’s own exact
exact LEARNING (1 sentence) REMARKS (1 or 2 sentence/s)
Principle: (Write here the theory or principles pertaining to Maintenance. These serves as guideline in analyzing the
chosen company) [2 to 3 sentences]
Evaluation
After discussion of this Maintenance OM decision, EVALUATION will proceed. In the evaluation, the student
must develop a conclusion or deduce a trend or assess the impact of this OM decision to the company. In
this Evaluation, it is important to identify one strength factor and one weakness factor under this OM
decision. These 2 factors identified must be in a complete declarative sentence, not phrase or words with
incomplete thought. Strength Factor must be something beneficial or positive to the company or helps the
company attain its goals. This strength factor is controllable by the company, hence the company must take
advantage of this. Weakness Factor must be an obstacle hindrance to the company or an existing condition
inside the company that slows down the company performance. This weakness factor is controllable by the
company, hence the company must solve this problem or minimize the impact of this weakness factor. [1
sentence strength and 1 sentence weakness]
In the identification of one strength and one weakness, the student may use the concept of Resource-Based
View (RBV) in which the presence or absence of resources and capabilities are being evaluated relative to this
OM decision.
(After discussing the principles, application and evaluation, the 10 Strengths and 10 Weaknesses must be
listed here in a table format. This should be obtained from all the strengths and weaknesses derived from the
evaluations under each of the 10 OM decision. The exact statement must be the same. Then, highlight or
change the color of the cell of the chosen top important 10 Strengths and 10 Weaknesses.)
10 OM Decisions Strengths Weaknesses
1. Design of Goods and
Services
2. Managing Quality
3. Process and Capacity
Design
4. Location Strategy
5. Layout Strategy
6. Human Resources and Job
Design
7. Supply-chain management
8. Inventory Management
9. Scheduling
10. Maintenance
(These are assumptions; Do a simple scanning on what is happening outside the company. The opportunities
and threats can be connected to political scenario, social/consumers, technological, environmental,
government/ legal, economics. The OPMNTQM student must analyze the external challenges facing the
manufacturing sector, especially the regulations, economic environment, changing customers and available
technologies. Use PESTEL and Competitive approach in identifying opportunities and threats. It is important
to reduce the number of Opportunities and Threat to 5 factors only. Additional Opportunities and Threats can
be added if less than 5.)
Opportunities Threats
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
S3. W3.
S4. W4.
S5. W5.
EXTERNAL
FACTORS
(Note: Be specific in thinking and generating strategies inside this matrix. By undergoing this process of matching, the student would
be able to explore all possible solutions to meet objectives of the company.)