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Exploring Technology's Impact on Business Operations in Tweed Fabric Manufacturing

By the end of this lesson, you will understand four types of technology utilized in business. You’ll analyze the benefits and challenges of introducing technology in operations, specifically within a Tweed factory, Dell Technologies, and Wedgewood. Engage in a discussion on whether introducing technology leads to more issues or benefits. Additionally, we’ll evaluate operational decisions faced by a small Harris Tweed factory in response to a large order from Nike, comparing these decisions with those at Dell.

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Exploring Technology's Impact on Business Operations in Tweed Fabric Manufacturing

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  1. Learning Outcomes By the end of the lesson you will be able to… - know four types of technology used by a business - explain the issues and benefits of introducing technology - analyse the operational issues faced by a Tweed factory and Dell

  2. Technology and Wedgewood Would this factory face more issues or experience more benefits when introducing technology to the business? Bullet point your thoughts good/bad and come to a conclusion.

  3. What are the main operational decisions a business faces?

  4. Nike and the Tweed Factory Your group is a small Harris Tweed factory in the north of Scotland. You have just received a large order from Nike who want to use your fabric in a new style of trainer they are producing… What operational decisions will you have to face in this situation?

  5. Compare your thoughts to what happened in reality (First 11 mins)

  6. Harris Tweed factory How do the operational decisions at the Tweed factory differ to those at Dell? Dell

  7. Discuss the most important operational decisions this business faces? (15)

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