Apply Slack and Lewis (S/L) Operations Strategy (OS) framework and Matrix to a real-world company
of your choice. The following structure is recommended.
 Introduce the organisation and the state of operations in the firm
 Identify the market side of the OS and the Performance Priorities
 Identify the resources aspects of the firm and the Decisions made for the key Areas
 Use the S/L Matrix to map the OS of the firm.
 Examine and discuss how the firm is leading its OS;
o which aspect is currently predominant in the model the firm is running its
operations (Market or Resources)? Briefly explain.

 Evaluate the balance the firm has in reconciliation between the two dimensions (Market Vs
Resources)?
o Identify the risks involved in the current strategy.