OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT June 2026 Solved Assignments

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OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

APPLICABLE FOR SEM1 (JUNE 2026 EXAMINATION

Q1. A leading bicycle manufacturer is experiencing an unexpected surge in demand for its newly launched electric bikes due to favorable government incentives. The company currently produces 10,000 units daily but must increase output over the next six months while facing limited warehouse space and constrained resources. The operations manager must modify production schedules and allocate resources carefully to avoid costly last-minute changes, maintain lean inventory, and prevent shortages or overproduction.

Identify three specific actions the operations manager should take in adjusting the production schedule and resource allocation for the next six months. Provide justification for each action based on operational efficiency and inventory control. (10 Marks)

Ans.1

Introduction

This prominent bicycle manufacturer has been placed in a highly advantageous yet operationally complex position as a result of the electric vehicle revolution, which has been facilitated by favorable government incentives. The ultimate objective of any consumer product introduction is to generate surges in demand; however, these surges simultaneously subject every node in the supply chain to stress. Scaling this 

Q2(A). A startup is finalizing sourcing decisions for its family-sized kitchen appliance. It must choose between a single high-quality manufacturer offering reliability and branding benefits, and multiple smaller suppliers that reduce dependency risk but increase coordination complexity. With tight margins and strict launch timelines, the sourcing decision is critical to both risk Management and profitability.

Choose either single sourcing or multiple sourcing as the preferred strategy for the startup. Provide three specific points to justify your choice based on risk management and profitability considerations. (5 Marks)

Answer 2a 

Introduction

The supply chain is the most critical factor in the financial survival and product quality of a startup that is introducing a family-sized household appliance. There is minimal margin for error when navigating strict launch timelines and limited margins. Although the risk of a single point of failure is mitigated by utilizing multiple suppliers, the more advantageous strategic option for this particular endeavor is to engage in single-sourcing with a single, 

Q2(B). A leading pharmaceutical company has been producing drugs using an intermittent flow system to handle varying demand and customization. With a new high-demand drug nearing commercialization, top management is considering shifting to a continuous flow system to improve volume and consistency. However, concerns exist regarding flexibility, setup costs, and vulnerability to disruptions.

As an operations consultant, recommend whether the company should shift to a continuous flow system for this new drug. Provide three specific points to justify your recommendation based on production efficiency, flexibility, and risk considerations. (5 Marks)

Answer. 2B

Introduction

The transition from drug development to commercial-scale manufacturing is a critical inflection point in the pharmaceutical industry. The long-term profitability and compliance of a new high-demand drug are determined by the decision to maintain the current intermittent (batch) flow system or transition to a continuous flow system. I vehemently urge the company to transition to a continuous flow system for this particular high-demand substance, as