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Group Activity unit 2
University of the People
Course Name: Operations Management
Date: November 27, 2023
Group number 0007D
Group Members:
Natalie Ngass
Jovita Eze
Chinu Singla
Shannen Harper
Michael Ohanenye
Task ( question)
Before beginning the group project, review the
Group Project Overview
.
By the end of this unit as a group, your group must provide a detailed answer and justification to
each of the following questions:
Product or service:
what product or service has the team has chosen?
Market and customer:
what is the estimated size of the market/customer base for your
product/service market and what are the customer drivers (order winning and qualifying
factors)?
Process Type
: what type of manufacturing or service process do you consider most
appropriate?
Layout Type:
what type of layout do you consider most appropriate?
Facility Location:
what location do you consider adequate for the facilities where the
product or service is performed?
Process Technology:
what process technologies do you consider adequate for your
product/service?
Product / Service and Process Design
: what elements of the design process do you think are
more relevant given your product/service?
Work and Job Design
: what elements do you consider important to the design of the job and
work required to manufacture your product or offer your service?
See chapters 3 and 10 in the
Operations Strategy
text for reference purposes. Talk to the
instructor if you have questions.
One person from your group will post these answers to the Group Submission Area - Unit 2.
This submission will be reviewed by the instructor, but not graded. If this paper is not submitted it
will adversely affect your final group project grade. The overall group presentation will be assessed
by the instructor
Working with Groups in Moodle
You have been provided with two areas in the course to groups to discuss and collaborate: A group
discussion forum and a wiki collaboration area. Only group members have access to these areas and
will be able to see the discussion you have and the work you do within these areas. You are also free
to use tools outside of the course, such as Google Docs, Yammer, etc. if your group chooses to do so.
To begin,
click on the Group Wiki to see your group assignment
(click the down arrow next to
the Separate Groups box and select the Project Group that is listed there)
. Go to the Group
Discussion area, choose your group and post a note to your other group members to get started.
RESPONSE
Daily we have observed that the World is becoming more and more modernized, therefore it has
been observed that
basically all to majority of transactions are being done online via the use of
social media, the internet etc. the use of the internet can be
exceptionally vital to a business as
well as it can also be its downfall, However, it takes an excellent group to ensure that the
business does not fail.
Therefore, I have selected the opinion of presenting a
web design company as online is the
way to go. More companies, organizations and corporations have grown to
understand the value
of having an online presence, web design is a service that is becoming more and more popular.
The desire to reach target audiences online, the need for a professional and eye-catching website,
and the need for a website that is simple to use and navigate are the consumer drivers for web
design. The market for web design services is estimated to be worth billions of dollars. (
Brown,
T. (2009).
Question one -
Product or service: what product or service has the team has chosen?
The selection of my choice was on web design Company which would serve as a service.
Website design is an important service that can assist several companies in connecting with their
target markets online.
Description: A professional web designing company offering custom web design, development
and maintenance services.
Also, there are perks in web designing. They are as follow:
Advantages
Web design is a service whose demand is rising.
Increase in growth of online marketing for companies
A huge demand for web design as a service as it is said to be necessary for businesses
since they require a polished, aesthetically pleasing, user-friendly website.
Unlike every other business, there are always disadvantages. The decision to use web design as a
good or service has several disadvantages.
Disadvantages
The market for web design can be fiercely competitive.
Web designing is sometimes a challenging service. This is because
it necessitates
extensive customer and designer interaction.
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Question two
- Market and customer: what is the estimated size of the market/customer base
for your product/service market and what are the customer drivers (order winning and
qualifying factors)?
More companies are realizing the value of having an online presence, which is driving the web
design market to expand quickly. The industry for web design services is thought to be around
$20 billion. The desire to reach target audiences online, the need for a professional and eye-
catching website, and the need for a website that is simple to use and navigate are the main client
drivers for web design.
Selecting web design as a good or service has a number of advantages. For instance, web design
is a service demand
that is
consistently rising as the world continues to modernize via the use
and introduction of new technology.
Similarly, several companies, business and organizations
are in appreciation of web designing as it is
being valued mostly for reaching out to a larger
proportion of clients online.
Further, web design as a service, can be utilized for businesses since
they require an expert, visually pleasing, and user-friendly websites.
Its disadvantages are:
aggressively competitive.
challenging service of lack of physical contact and communication with extensive
customer and designer interaction.
Question three - Process Type: what type of manufacturing or service process do you consider
most appropriate?
The type of manufacturing or service that the web design company will use is the seven major
step process
as per the web page (Craig, W., & Craig, W. (n.d.). these include:
1.
Goal identification:
this stage is where the purpose of the website will be determine
and
what goals that the new website needs to fulfill.
2.
Scope definition
: this stage allows the site's goals,
and where we can define the scope of the
project. Which includes the features, the site requires to fulfill the goal, and the timeline for
building those out.
3.
Sitemap and wireframe creation:
this stage allows the further digging into the sitemap,
defining how the content and features we defined in scope definition will interrelate.
4.
Content creation:
this fourth stage will allow the
view of the
bigger picture of the site in
mind,
thereafter to allow the introduction of creating
the content for the individual pages,
bearing in mind to help keep focus on a single topic and so, it is vital that the real content to
work with towards the next stage.
5.
Visual elements:
With the site architecture and some content in place,
this stage mainly
focusses on the visual brand.
However, depending on the client, this may already be well-
defined, but you might also be defining the visual style from the ground up. Tools like style
tiles, mood boards, and group collages also assist with this process.
6.
Testing:
at this given stage, the website page should be visible and displayed to the site
visitor. Additionally, a combination of the manual browsing of the site on a variety of devices
with automated site crawlers to identify everything from user experience issues to simple
broken links should be available.
7.
Launch:
at the finalization stage, a plan and execute of the site
to be launched should be in
place. This should include; planning both launch timing and communication strategies
such
as, when will the launch be done as well as how will the public be aware of the launch.
Question four - Layout Type: what type of layout do you consider most appropriate?
A process-oriented layout is the best kind of layout for web design. This kind of layout is
intended to streamline the technique and decrease the time and materials needed to generate a
website.
A layout that is process-oriented is
one that is made to streamline a
process's workflow. Usually,
manufacturing and service industries
utilize this kind of layout.
Additionally, this type of layout
aims to cut down on the time and
materials needed for website design.
Further, the use of a process-
oriented layout in web design has a
number of advantages. First, a
process-oriented design can help to
cut down on the time needed to
create a website. This is so because a
process-oriented layout is made to
streamline the process's workflow.
Additionally, it allows the reduction
in the number of resources required
to create a website. This is because
process-oriented layouts are often
more effective than other layout
types.
The use of a process-oriented layout in web design has some disadvantages. First off, a process-
oriented layout may cost more than other layout styles. This is because designing a process-
oriented layout usually takes more time and effort.
Question five - Facility Location: what location do you consider adequate for the facilities
where the product or service is performed?
Process Technology:
what process technologies do you consider adequate for your
product/service?
Product / Service and Process Design
: what elements of the design process do you think are
more relevant given your product/service?
Work and Job Design
: what elements do you consider important to the design of the job and
work required to manufacture your product or offer your service?
Question
five –
Facility Location:
what location do you consider adequate for the facilities where
the product or service is performed?
( ASSISTANCE NEEDED HERE PLEASE)
The location of web design facilities in a large city has a few advantages.
There are more businesses in a major city.
The number of potential clients for web design services has increased as a result.
There are more web design firms in major
of cities globally. As a result, there is a wider
range of web design firms to choose from.
The location of web design facilities in a big city has some drawbacks.
They are
First, living in a big city can cost more than in other places. This is due to the higher
average cost of living in a big city
Also compared to other places, a major city may be busier and more congested.
Transportation to and from web design facilities may become challenging as a result.
Question six –
Process Technology:
what process technologies do you consider adequate for your
product/service?
As it
relates to wed designing , a computer and internet connection are the most suitable process
technology for web design. This is due to the fact that web design is an online, digital service.
The use of the internet and a computer are the most vital tools that are utilized when producing
web designing. Also there are a number of advantages. A computer and internet access provides
and allow a more effective workflow. This allows clients to be connected to and able to design a
easily accessible software via the use of a computer and an internet connection.
Additionally, a
computer and internet access, enables
a more precise design. This is because a computer and an
internet connection may be utilized to develop a website that is more precise and accurate.
On the other hand, a computer and an internet connection for web design may also present
several disadvantages.
These include, the process technologies, a computer and an internet
connection can be more expensive. This is due to the generally higher amount of expenditure
needed for a computer and internet connection. Secondly, as it relates to other process
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technology types, using a computer and an internet connection can be more challenging. This is
due to the complexity and complexity of an internet connection and computer.
Question
seven –
Product / Service and Process Design
: what elements of the design process do
you think are more relevant given your product/service?
The design process's most important components for web design are collaboration and
teamwork, creativity and invention, and meticulousness. This is because successful web design
demands close coordination and communication between the designer and the customer, as well
as a great deal of imagination and attention to detail. (
James, T. (2011).
(CAN SOMEONE ASSIST WITH ADDITIONAL RESPONSE TO THIS PLEASE)
Question eight –
Work and Job Design
: what elements do you consider important to the design of
the job and work required to manufacture your product or offer your service?
Some of the most important elements to consider when
designing the job and or work required
to manufacture your product or service for a web designing
company are as follow: (TO EDIT
THIS SECTION)
1.
Purpose and Goals: The first thing to consider when designing a website is its
purpose and goals. What do you want your website to achieve? Is it to promote
your business, sell products, provide information, or offer a service? Defining
your website's purpose and goals will help guide the design process and ensure
that your website is effective.
2.
User Experience: User experience (UX) is critical to the success of your
website. You need to create a website that is easy to navigate, visually
appealing, and provides a positive user experience. Consider the layout,
typography, color scheme, and overall design of your website, keeping in mind
your target audience and the content you will be presenting.
3.
Content: High-quality content is essential for engaging your audience and
keeping them on your website. Ensure that your website has clear and concise
content that is easy to read, well-organized, and provides value to your users.
4.
Search Engine Optimization (SEO): SEO is essential for improving your
website's visibility in search engine results pages. Consider implementing SEO
best practices, such as optimizing your website's structure and content, using
relevant keywords, and building high-quality backlinks.
5.
Mobile Optimization: With more and more people using mobile devices to
browse the web, it's crucial to ensure that your website is optimized for mobile
devices. Make sure your website is responsive and mobile-friendly, and
consider implementing a mobile-first design approach.
6.
Security: Finally, ensure that your website is secure by implementing best
security practices, such as using secure hosting, installing SSL certificates, and
regularly updating your website's software and plugins.
By considering these important elements when designing your website, you can create a website
that is effective, engaging, and meets your goals.
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