Albatross Anchor Case Study

Introduction
Hello, and thank you for having me back to your facility to look more specifically at your short and long term planning in achieving your goals. As you know, we at KU consulting are here to assist you in every step of the process of modernizing your facility and optimize your ability to surpass your competition within your market.
In my capacity as a consultant I have prepared this report to look specifically at three long term and three short term goals that will commence the process of becoming the leading supplier of bell and snag hook anchors. I look forward to seeing these goals initiated, and seeing you at the top of your market.
Question 1
Carefully review the assignment scenario/case study. From the limited information in the scenario/case study, identify at least three direct and specific long-term and three direct and specific short term operations changes that Albatross Anchor must make to gain a clear and sustainable competitive advantage (provide detailed information to validate and support each recommended change).
Long-Term Operational Changes
(01) Increasing capacity is an important factor in making Albatross anchor competitive within the market.
Line operators should be cross trained in preventative maintenance of the equipment they work with, as well as trained on each production line. If there are differences in the techniques or equipment used to produce each type of anchor every operator should become familiar with those operations. This ensures that should an employee miss work there are other employees that will be able to perform the absent employees function. Cross training also promotes teamwork and communication between departments, and with preventative maintenance being performed by an operator the mechanic is available to focus on quarterly and annual maintenance and repairs when needed. (Maturi,