Describe the nature of operations management in the organization-Nissan Company
Nissan Company
Nissan Motor Company, Ltd, shortened to Nissan, is a Japanese multinational
automaker. Head quartered in Japan, founded 1932. It formerly marketed vehicles
under the "Datsun" brand name and is one of the largest car manufacturers –revenue
appx $90 billion USD (2007) and Employees 190,000 (2008). Nissan continues its
quest to optimize product development and deliver highly innovative technology.
Today, in various countries and regions around the world they enjoy a reputation for
creating truly innovative vehicles and service programs. With facilities around the
world, the Qashqai, Micra, Micra C+C and Note are produced by Nissan Motor
Manufacturing (UK) Ltd in Sunderland, Tyne & Wear.
Answer the following questions on the above case, you should review about this
company through secondary available information and use APA style
references;
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1) Describe the nature of operations management in the organization. In doing this,
first describe the operation process of the production system. Second, identify
operations decisions and responsibilities. Finally, write a short paper on some of
the challenges facing operations management? (Marks 2.5) (word count
maximum:500)
2) Evaluate Nissan Motor Company in terms of its emphasis on the operations
strategy objectives? What are the order winners and the order qualifiers? (Marks
1.5) (word count maximum:300)
3) What is the proper role of the operations function in product design? (Marks 1)
(word count maximum:100)
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