Operations strategy

Analyse the probable benefits to BS of relocating all of its production to one factory (lines 29–31).

March 2016

Refer to Appendix 2. Calculate the figure for 2015:

March 2016

Assume strategy B is chosen. Discuss how BS could go about implementing the strategic changes that are needed.

March 2016

Refer to your results from part (a) and the other information in the case. Recommend whether SA should purchase or lease the two aircraft.

March 2017

Use the information in lines 32–34 and 42–46. Assume that the average capacity utilisation on the suggested international routes will match the level on domestic flights. Calculate SA’s forecast average total revenue for one international flight.

March 2017

From lines 34–41 and Table 2, Calculate the forecast change in the dividend yield from 2017 to 2018.

March 2018

Look at Appendix 1. Calculate:

March 2019

Using lines 29–31, calculate the predicted capacity utilisation for 2020 in FE’s factory.

March 2020

Use Tables 2 and 3 as a reference. Calculate for 2019:

March 2020

Look at Appendix 1. Calculate the:

March 2021

See Appendix 1. Calculate the inventory turnover ratio.

March 2021

Use Table 2 and Fig. 1 as the reference points.

March 2022

Using Table 3, calculate the following for 2021:

March 2022

Evaluate two adjustments that UBH could make to its current marketing strategy to increase sales and achieve its target capacity utilisation.

March 2022

If FWB raises spending on promotion by 20% and the promotional elasticity of demand is 0.8, calculate the percentage change in FWB’s revenue.

March 2023

Refer to lines 47–49 and Table 1.1. Calculate the accounting rate of return (ARR).

March 2023

Using Table 1.1, calculate the price earnings ratio for 2024.

March 2024

Use lines 36–40. Calculate the estimated change in quantity demanded if CD raises the price of its detergent from $4.00 to $4.60.

March 2024

Advise CC on an operations strategy that can support its future survival and growth.

March 2024

Analyse one benefit and one drawback to IPA of replacing full-time contracts with zero hours contracts for most production employees.

March 2025

Use lines 9–11. Calculate, for 2024, IPA’s market share.

March 2025

Consult Table 2. Calculate for 2014 and 2015:

Summer 2016

Using Table 1, Calculate the difference in unit cost between the two supply options for turbine blades.

Summer 2016

Use Table 2 and the information on lines 64–68. Assume that the changes proposed by the Finance Director are carried out. Calculate:

Summer 2016

Assess the usefulness of the forecasts in Appendix 1 to any two functional departments of CJE.

Summer 2016

Assume CJE’s directors select strategy 2. Evaluate the ways in which this strategy could be implemented successfully.

Summer 2016

Discuss how important research and development (R&D) is for XM’s future success in the smartphone market.

Summer 2016

Refer to Appendix A. Calculate the figure for 2015:

Summer 2016

Use the data in Table 1. Calculate:

Summer 2017

Consult the Appendix. Calculate:

Summer 2017

Use lines 49–57 and Table 1. Calculate:

Summer 2017

Using Table 2 and the other information, Evaluate the most significant factors HH’s directors should take into account when choosing strategically between option 1 and option 2.

Summer 2017

Analyse the benefits to PV of outsourcing the production of components for its shoes.

Summer 2017

Consult the table in Appendix 1. Calculate:

Summer 2017

Discuss how PV might alter the way it organises production to achieve its objectives.

Summer 2017

Look at Appendix 2. Calculate:

Summer 2017

See Table 3.

Summer 2018

Evaluate the usefulness of the moving average method for forecasting sales of oil and gas to PGP.

Summer 2018

Consult Appendix 1. Calculate as at 20 April 2018:

Summer 2018

Discuss the extent to which the introduction of lean production techniques will resolve DA’s current operational problems.

Summer 2018

Use Appendix 2. Calculate:

Summer 2018

Use Table 1 and line 39. Calculate:

Summer 2018

Use Table 2. Calculate:

Summer 2018

Evaluate how important it is for RW to use a strategic management approach in strengthening its competitive advantage.

Summer 2018

Discuss the importance of effective strategic implementation for RW’s future success.

Summer 2018

Analyse the benefits to BSJ of putting in place a corporate social responsibility policy for the purchase of raw materials.

Summer 2019

Use Appendix 1. Calculate the following:

Summer 2019

Assume the directors select Option B. Discuss the importance to BSJ of implementing this option effectively.

Summer 2019

Analyse how SWF might benefit from introducing a quality assurance system.

Summer 2019

Consult the table in Appendix 1. Calculate:

Summer 2019

Discuss the significance of contingency planning to the future success of SWF.

Summer 2019

Use the table in Appendix 1. Calculate the:

Summer 2019

Refer to Appendix 1. Calculate the effect of a 15% rise in raw materials prices for Factory S on its operating profit margin in 2019, assuming revenue and all other cost data stay unchanged.

Summer 2019

Analyse the benefits that outsourcing could bring to JGS.

Summer 2020

Use Table 1 and lines 24–26. Calculate the:

Summer 2020

Use Table 2. Calculate the:

Summer 2020

Using Table 2, Calculate the:

Summer 2020

Use Table 3 and Appendix 1 as references:

Summer 2020

Use Appendix 1 and any other information. Calculate the:

Summer 2020

Recommend ways in which Paulo could deal with the present quality problems in some PAC restaurants. Justify your recommendation.

Summer 2020

Evaluate how important contingency planning is for PAC as part of strategic implementation if Option 2 is chosen.

Summer 2020

Analyse the advantages that PGC could gain from using enterprise resource planning (ERP).

Summer 2021

Using Table 1 and the other information given, Calculate, with net realisable value, the:

Summer 2021

Look at Appendix 1. Calculate:

Summer 2021

Refer to Table 1. Calculate for 2020:

Summer 2021

Use lines 72–74 and Table 2 as your reference. Calculate the:

Summer 2021

Evaluate whether Inolla ought to subcontract the manufacture of electric scooters in order to deal with the problem of insufficient capacity.

Summer 2021

Refer to Table 1. Calculate the following for SBC:

Summer 2021

Refer to Table 2. Calculate the forecast for the proposed government contract:

Summer 2021

Refer to Appendix 1 and lines 35–37. Calculate the effect on TT’s profit if the special order from the US toy retailer is taken.

Summer 2021

Discuss whether TT should introduce Total Quality Management (TQM).

Summer 2021

Using Table 1 and lines 45–48, calculate the:

Summer 2022

Use Tables 2 and 3. Calculate HD’s:

Summer 2022

Analyse two potential benefits to WTZ of introducing Kaizen.

Summer 2022

Use lines 71–74. Calculate the:

Summer 2022

Use Table 1 and Table 2. For 2022, calculate the:

Summer 2022

Use lines 60–64 and Table 1. Calculate, for Kitchen 2, the:

Summer 2022

Evaluate how important product and process innovation are to TK’s future profitability.

Summer 2022

Using Table 2. Calculate for 2021 the:

Summer 2022

Evaluate whether introducing Just in Time (JIT) will be enough to resolve the inventory problems at TK.

Summer 2022

From Table 1.1, calculate the seasonal variation for 2022 Q2 (X).

Summer 2023

Calculate the forecast return on capital employed (ROCE) for the year ending 31 May 2024 from the figures given.

Summer 2023

Use Table 1.1. Calculate, for 2023, the current ratio.

Summer 2023

Using Table 1.3, calculate the accounting rate of return (ARR) for location X.

Summer 2023

Evaluate the effect on OV of the increasing significance of sustainability.

Summer 2023

Analyse how two barriers to communication resulting from LT’s online operations may impact the business.

Summer 2023

Using Table 1.2, calculate the price elasticity of demand for shopping tours.

Summer 2023

Recommend an operations strategy for LH. Justify your answer with case evidence.

Summer 2023

Using lines 24–25, calculate the accounting rate of return (ARR) for the new grinding machine.

Summer 2024

Calculate the price elasticity of demand (PED) for GBS’s gravel product after the price fell from $90 to $81 per tonne.

Summer 2024

Look at Table 1.1. Calculate the seasonal variation for quarter 1, 2023.

Summer 2024

Using Table 1.2, Calculate the accounting rate of return (ARR) for automating production.

Summer 2024

Evaluate the extent to which CA’s operations strategy from 2019 to 2024 caused the failure of the city Z branch.

Summer 2024

Advise Nala on which elements matter most in a corporate plan for the future of the city Z branch.

Summer 2024

Analyse two ways that enterprise resource planning (ERP) could make WS more efficient.

Summer 2025

With the information in Table 1.1, calculate the average monthly labour productivity for January to May 2025.

Summer 2025

Evaluate whether time series analysis is sufficient to allow WS to make decisions in order to achieve its marketing objective.

Summer 2025

Analyse two ways in which contingency planning benefits PAIR.

Summer 2025

From the information in Table 1.1, calculate the labour productivity for 2024.

Summer 2025

With the figures in Table 1.2, calculate the dividend cover for 2024.

Summer 2025