Analyzing and Evaluating Critically Tesco’s Current Operations Management

Abstract

This essay analyses and evaluates critically Tesco's current operations management. The essay discusses from 3 major perspectives namely, operations strategy, operations design and operations management. Firstly, it will show an introduction. The second section will analyze Tesco's formats and international expansion at corporate strategy level. And then, based on the customer-centric conception, it will discuss the low price policy, cost control, loyalty card strategy, supply chain management, delivery system management and inventory management at the business unit strategy level and functional strategy level. Following this, it will make a comprehensive conclusion and show the strengths and weakness of Tesco' operations management. Finally, the article will give some appropriate recommendations to Tesco's sustainable development.