SCMG 503 Operations Management and Sustainability at Oakhurst Dairy American Military University

SCMG 503 Operations Management and Sustainability at Oakhurst Dairy American Military University

Operations Management and Sustainability at Oakhurst Dairy The expansion of a business requires the management to plan, design, implement, and monitor sustainable business practices. A company that practices sustainable business is more likely to gain a substantial advantage over its competitors because consumers value such businesses. Many factors affect the success and profitability of a business. These are among others the strength of demand, the state of the economy, the management and decision-making process, and the competitiveness of the market. The management at Oakhurst Dairy decided to implement as many sustainable business practices as possible and, thus, drove the company to success and fame beyond their expectations. They were able to achieve this level of success by integrating sustainability in all their supply chain activities, from their suppliers to their logistics department. The objective of this assignment is to describe and discuss the actions taken by Oakhurst Dairy to ensure it remains the best dairy company in northern New England and the methods approved to achieve sustainability. Survivability and Sustainability Oakhurst Survival Methods How did Oakhurst survive as the only family dairy in northern New England? Oakhurst Dairy is an important firm in New England that has continuously advertised its products as “the Natural Goodness of Maine” and has exhibited considerable advancements recently (Bennett