Sunwing Airlines recently experienced a complete loss of their operations systems resulting in delayed or cancelled flights that left hundreds of passengers stranded at airports. What happened that caused this? Research to find the root cause. What Operations system were they using?

Case Study: Solectron: From contract manufacturer to global supply chain integrator. There is a focus on outsourcing strategies, supply chain design, andflexibility. a. Outsourcing can be referred to as the make versus buy decision because firms mustdecide which functions to keep in-house and what should be outsourced to external suppliers. b. Global sourcing is a critical strategic decision influenced by the capabilities needed to compete. c. Thus, strategic outsourcing is beyond a business strategy. It is also a corporate strategy that mustbe addressed to gain the most efficiency.

Operations Strategy: Discuss the different competitive priorities (e.g., cost, quality, delivery) that companies can focus on in their operations strategy. How can a company achieve a balance between these priorities?

What are Operations Planning and Scheduling and why is it is important for society? How can Operations Planning and Scheduling be applied to the real world?