How does the proposed operations strategy enables a furniture store to improve its competitive advantage, including explaining to the CEO how the strategy utilizes operations functions (marketing and sales, finance, and operations) to achieve a competitive advantage?

Discuss Value Chain Management by addressing the following: What are the total costs associated with producing and shipping a pair of slim-fit denim jeans to the end customer and how much is their profit? How does their “radical transparency” strategy help them compete?

Research a company of interest in the service or manufacturing industries and answer the following questions.  You may use an online source or a source from the Berkeley library. Usually, the company website is the best place to start.Q1.      Discuss your selected company's mission statement, target markets, and specifics of their product and service offerings.Q2.     How does their operations function support their business strategies?

Critically evaluate the challenges within the business environment facing Esquel, and why an operations-based response is appropriate