Explain the role of operations and its relationship with the other functional areas of a business organization.

Operations Management-System perspective Learning Outcome: Explain the role of operations and its relationship with the other functional areas of a business organization. For this assignment, you will apply the concepts of operations management to real world situations. Visit any furniture company of your choice (other than IKEA) and understand the existing operation practice and make a report. The task & report includes the following: Introduction to the company Input-process-output model Business offerings (one product or service, or a range of products and services) Type of organizational structure Analysis of Information Technology integration ( Online/offline, level of technology utilization etc) Role of operation manager Comparative study with IKEA Learning lessons References