Option #1: Review the Capsim Mini-Case Study entitled “Production”

The Capsim simulation is designed to offer you a strategic perspective on the interaction between decisions and operational results. When making Capsim decisions, your team must be alert to the potential challenges associated with production capacity. Many businesses fail to recognize the organizational constraints that may limit growth and create a business risk.

Review the Capsim Mini-Case Study entitled “Production.” To access Capsim case studies, click “Text and Cases” from the left navigation menu, as shown below: Consider the following questions to ensure you have the necessary production capacity to meet your Capsim team goals:

How can you optimize the limited resources your company has available in order to meet demand?
Should you hire more employees?
Should you utilize forced overtime?
Is there increased investment in automation?
Should you bring in additional production equipment?
What is your strategy to ensure adequate capacity, and what are the possible financial consequences for the company?
Address each of these considerations in your paper.

Your paper should meet the following requirements:

Be 5-6 pages in length, excluding the title and references pages.
Be formatted according to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing & APA. (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
In addition to course resources, use the CSU-Global Library to find three additional resources to support the position you take.
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SAMPLE SOLUTION

Resource Optimization
Tesla has established itself as a reliable company even with the limited resources it has. One of the way I can optimize the little available resources in the company to meet desired goals is to engage in production of commodities that can be affordable to most consumers. This will ensure that average consumers have the purchasing power for my products. This theory has as well been used by Tesla which engages in mass production of affordable electric cars. The best way to ensure costs are low is to invest in technology which produces quality products which will be attractive in the market.
With limited resources, marketing strategies will have to be employed in order to attract more sales. Since the demand already exists, the best way is to use the limited resources to undertake resource optimization. This will entail carrying out a statistical…