John Lewis ramps up Magna Park operations.
John Lewis ramps up Magna Park operations.
Acting as a business consultant to John Lewis, prepare a management report which critically evaluates the challenges they face in managing this particular asset. Based upon these challenges make recommendations on what should be the key areas of focus over the next 3-5 years ensuring that these are aligned with their strategy
Assessment Criteria:
The report should include but not be limited to:
– Key operational areas of risk associated with this asset.
– Maintaining the asset through its working life and key considerations
– Staffing options including a focus on peak activity and resourcing.
– Recommendations on how effective use of ERP can link warehouse activity to the strategy of John Lewis.
Allocation of marks:
– Key operational areas of risk associated with this asset. (20%)
– Maintaining the asset through its working life and key considerations. (20%)
– Staffing options including a focus on peak activity and resourcing. (15%)
– Recommendations on how effective use of ERP can link warehouse activity to the strategy of John Lewis. (20%)
– Alignment of report with John Lewis Strategy (10%)
– Use of appropriate academic references and citations. (10%)
– Overall presentation. (5%)
See the attached for the full guidelines: 5LO504.CW2.Asset.Management.Assignment.2017-18.%282%29.copy.doc.
You should include a 300 word executive summary that should be excluded from the word count.
Does your report require any of the following additional parts?
Graphics, tables, diagrams (referenced)
