Studying practices in real business is very important, and at the heart of this course. Good experience in practice in production and operations management can work its magic and extends even to the academic world, especially those critical decision-making processes.

In this assignment, students will work in teams of 4-5 and thoroughly research the operational performance of a company listed in Fortune 500 in the last five years. Students must discuss the company's lessons in making a big decision within the field of Production and Operations Management, present key findings to the larger class, and lead a discussion in Unit 10 on the topic.