Hello , I need help with my project in Operation Management.The company i chose to work on is Coca-Cola Distribution in Halifax.

The Industry Analysis Project is an integral part of this course. Your objective is to apply the techniques and fundamental principles of Operations Management to an actual local company. This company can be manufacturing, distribution, service, or a combination of each, in its operation. I have created three different frameworks for the project based on each type of company, as mentioned above. Please see below.

Step 1 - Find a firm with a suitable operation.

• Find a host firm that has an operation that will give you an interview and a tour/virtual tour of their facility. As mentioned above, it can be manufacturing, distribution, service, or a combination of each, in its operation.

Step 2 - Get Instructor Permission before contacting the firm.

• When applying to the instructor for approval, submit to the Project Proposal folder (on Brightspace) a Word document including:
• Only one student per company. The allocation will be on the first ask basis.
• After submitted and reviewed, faculty will indicate either yes or no as a response in Brightspace, and then you can do further research and contact the company to ensure that they are willing to work with you.Don't wait too long to do this, just in case.
• your information (name, section, etc.)
• the name of the host firm and contact (full contact information)
• and at least one paragraph of the type of operation the firm conducts; for large organizations, please note the 'organizational scope' of your tour/interview.
• Reference info and/or a link to a website would be helpful also.

*** See Schedule for Deadline for completion of Steps 1 & 2 ***

Step 3 - Prepare to visit (in person or virtually) the host company.

• Be sure to research the company as thoroughly as possible prior to a visit.
• Prepare the interview questions and ensure that you get them to your host prior to the meeting, so that they can be prepared, as well.
• Book a site or plant visit early so that you have time to reschedule if there is an unforeseen cancellation.
• Establish a back-up visit time for acontingency.

Step 4 - Do Operations Visit (in person or virtually).

• Please ensure that you gather all required information, so that a second visit is not required.

Step 5 - Prepare Final Report.

• Submit the Industry Analysis Projectto the Project Folder by the due date, as seen in the Brightspace calendar.

Framework for a Distribution Company

Part 1 The Company and Product

• Describe the company.
• Describe the product.
• Describe the target markets.
• Describe the features and benefits of the product.

Part 2 The Facility

• Describe the location of the facility
• Describe the advantages and challenges of this location
• Describe the facility layout and design using OM terminology

Part 3 The Distribution Process

• Describe the distribution process fully
• Draw a process diagram of the process flow (not hand drawn)
• Comment on the distribution process

Part 4 Supply Chain

• Describe the major suppliers
• Are there any global components to the supply chain
• Identify any supply chain management partnerships - JIT, 3PL, VMI

(Just in Time, Third Party Logistics, Vendor Managed Inventory)

• Describe the technology that is used to manage the supply chain

Part 5 Quality Management

• Describe the quality program and how employees are involved.
• Identify any quality designations obtained (ISO, etc)
• Identify any quality measurement methods or tools used

Part 6 Scheduling of Orders

• Describe how customer orders are scheduled for production or processing

Part 7 Inventory Management

• Describe the Inventory handling approach
• Identify the technology used
• Identify the advantages and challenges of the system being used.

Part 8 Other Operational areas, such as Work Design & Staff Scheduling

• Include other information that is relevant and will add to the report.

Part 9 Analysis and Recommendations

• Provide an analysis of the company's strengths & opportunities for 4 of the above operational areas. What do you recommend for improvements? Recommend potential solutions based on your new knowledge of OM.