The Final Paper

Task 9 assignment requires an APA 7.0 styled paper addressing each of the following topics and sections:

The Final Paper

You have worked all term on assignments that have led to this final moment. It is now time to pull the final paper together.  Please use proper APA formatting. The paper must be at least 5 pages (excluding the reference section).

You should include:

Executive Summary/ Abstract

(~1 paragraph)

1.      Write an executive summary, including:

• A brief description of the chosen company;
• A brief overview of the problem(s);
• A brief description of your solution.

The Company

(~1-2 paragraphs)

2.      Describe the company, including:

• The name of the company;
• State whether it is a service or manufacturing (product) company;
• Write a general overview of the company history;
• State the mission, vision, and company values; and
• Add an overview of the current condition of the company.

Company’s Operation

(~1 page- a paragraph description and graphics)

3.      Describe the operations of the company, including:

• A graphic of the organizational structure;
• A facility layout;
• A diagram of the supply chain; and
• Any other important operations information.

Problem Description

(~1 page)

4.      Introduce the problem and setting, including:

• A description of the problem (include a description of any bottlenecks);
• Solutions the company has tried to solve the problem(s);
• Solutions other similar companies have tried; and
• Solutions you suggest the company should explore.

The End User Experience

(~1-2 paragraphs)

5.      Describe the end user experience, including:

• Who is the end user of the product or service?
• What does the end user desire from the product or service?
• What are the end users’ “pain points?”
• Can you improve the end user experience by making adjustments to the operation?

Solutions (this section depends on your solutions)

(~2-4 Pages)

6.      Describe the solution

• Explain the solution;
• Explain where you came up with the solution;
• Explain (and add images) of any prototype you designed to test the solution;
• Describe the technology the company currently uses and could use to manage the operation problem.
• Describe the logistical changes that need to be made to the operation to solve the problem.
• Describe the personnel changes that need to be made to the operation to solve the problem.
• Describe any other area of concern.

Reflection

(~1 Page)

7.      Reflect on your journey to solve this problem. What did you learn? What additional research will you need to truly bring your ideas to life?

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Lesson 9 assignment

The Final Presentation

This is where you will demonstrate to the class, both visually and orally, what you have learned.

You may choose any of the following platforms:

• A Poster Presentation

• A Traditional Presentation

• Build an App

• Other (with permission of your professor)

Your best and easiest option is to create a PowerPoint presentation that essentially outlines all of the information and topics contained in the Final Paper from Task 9.

Good luck.

Dr. Bob

SAMPLE SOLUTION

Executive Summary
Business operations are dependent on many factors for them to thrive. One aspect that define the success of many organizations is the effectiveness of operations management. In a business organization, operations management refers to the effective management, control and the supervision of people, goods and services. Irrespective of the size of an organization, operation management is often used to streamline business operations. Organizations also rely on operations management to deliver quality services…