New topics in this week

There are two topics in this week. The first one is "trade-off between flexibility and efficiency" and the other is "BRP(Business Process Re-engineering)". What's your opinion?

Some links for Boeing 787 delay

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/aviation/boeing-confident-despite-787-delay/story-e6frg95x-1111114623066

http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2009/08/boeings_787_dreamliner_faces_a.html

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE55M6UO20090623

http://www.compositesworld.com/news/new-787-delay-injects-uncertainty-in-carbon-fiber-supply-chain.aspxPublish Post

The topics in this week are different approaches in supplier selection and bullwhip effect. What is your opinions on these topics?

Case study-Design house partnership at Concept design Services

Questions:

1. Why is operations management important in CDS?

2. Draw a 4Vs profile for the company's products/services.

3. What would you recommend to the company if you were asked to advise on improving its operations?