Two Tasks

Task 1

As discussed in Week 7, collaborating with others when making decisions is vital in an operational analytics environment. Seeking input and feedback from your peers on your final case study will help you strengthen your critical thinking and incorporate any final insights or recommendations before submitting your paper.

After watching case study analysis a mini guide for business students and selecting your company for the final PowerPoint, upload your final case analysis (if completed) or a summarization of your case analysis for your peers to review.

Task 2

Throughout this course, we have explored various aspects of operational analytics, including operational efficiency, project management, lean methodology, and data collection. The final case paper is intended to evaluate your understanding of these concepts and how operational analytics supports and aligns with an organizations strategic and operational goals.

Select a company of your choice or choose one of the following companies for an in-depth operational analytics case analysis:

• Starbucks.
• Home Depot
• Wells Fargo Bank.
• Toyota Motor Corp.
• Best Buy
• Comcast Corp.
• Costco
• United Parcel Service Inc. (UPS)

You will research your chosen company and develop a 15-page PowerPoint presentation (excluding the title and reference slide). Submit your presentation slides with audible or speaker notes. The report must analyze one significant organizational issue in depth and propose a data-driven resolution using operational analytics concepts studied in this course.

Your report should be written professionally, as if it were to be presented to senior leadership, with the goal of persuading them to adopt your recommendations.

Report Structure (Use the Following as headings):

1. Title Page

2. Table of Contents

3. Executive Summary

4. Company Profile

• Include history, mission, operations, market position, and recent performance

5. Key Facts of the Case

• Summarize the most relevant context and background information

6. Identification of the Key Issue

• Clearly state the central problem or challenge the company faces

7. Analytical Support

• Use charts, graphs, tables, or spreadsheets to illustrate and support the issue

8. Alternative Courses of Action

• Identify and describe at least two viable options to address the issue

9. Data Models Supporting Alternatives

• Present new data models, scenarios, or simulations to support your proposed solutions

10. Evaluation of Each Alternative

• Assess the pros, cons, feasibility, and impact of each option

11. Recommended Course of Action

• Justify your recommended solution with data and operational analytics reasoning

12. Conclusions

• Summarize your findings and emphasize the strategic importance of your recommendation

13. References

• Include all sources cited in APA 7 format

14. Appendix (Optional)

• Additional exhibits, extended data tables, or supplementary visuals

Note:

1. This assignment must be formatted in APA Style 7th edition
2. Be sure to reference the articles and any additional sources appropriately.
3. Please refer to the BAN 5003 Case Study Rubric on the start here tab for this assignment.
4. All submissions will be reviewed by Turnitin to check for similarity to other sources.

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