Main operations (COO) Long Wan Sha Tan Ku company, Boardshorts manufacturer based in Shanghai, China, is expected to present a plan to improve the company's profitability by adjusting the activity of the company. There were at least three possible ways to improve profitability. First, an analysis of how the production was scheduled between the two companies manufacturing facilities. Second, since the company has been working at full capacity during peak hours, he thought it might be beneficial for the company to expand capacity at one of its production facilities. And finally, the chief operating officer wondered whether some price adjustments may help the company's supply chain and increase the contribution. "Hide
by Peter C. Bell, Anna Galica, Vincent Fung, Lothar Ling Peak Kay Chan Source: Richard Ivey School of Business Foundation 7 pages. Publication Date: May 12, 2009. Prod. #: 909E08-PDF-ENG