The purpose of this final assessment is to assess your ability to accurately analyze and apply operations management theories. You will act as if you have been hired as a consultant to analyze and present recommendations to Corus' (a steel manufacturing company) operations management practices. Assume you will present your recommendations to the Corus' Board of Directors for implementation within the next week. Your presentation must demonstrate how well you apply operations management theories, including 1) distribution of goods, 2) continuous process improvement, 2) resource management, and 4) current practices. You must also include an analysis of strengths and weaknesses of Corus' five-year plan as outlined in the case study provided, along with your personal and/or professional experiences related to the operations management theories discussed.

To prepare for this assignment, read the case study and make a list of the strengths and weaknesses of current plans and practices apparent in the study.

Include the following in your presentation:

An accurate analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of current plans and practices of the mill as they relate to the operations management theories of distribution of goods, management of resources, continuous process improvement, and current practices.

Personal and/or professional experiences as they relate to the operations management theories, either as a consumer or on the job. For example, prepare to discuss your own experience on a continuous improvement team, or as a consumer trying to purchase an out-of-stock item or purchased items delivered late.

A plan of recommendations to change Corus' distribution strategy, continuous improvement, and resource management that clearly address the weaknesses you analyzed in the Corus case study.

An implementation schedule you are recommending to put your proposed changes into action over the next two weeks. Ensure that suggestions relate to distribution of goods, management of resources, and continuous process improvement.

Accountability plan (a breakdown of managers' and employees' responsibilities) to put your proposed changes into action. Include what additional tools Corus can use to measure productivity. Ensure that suggestions relate to distribution of goods, management of resources, and continuous process improvement