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Tasty, Healthy and “Lean” Food Service for Olympic Champions

CASE ANALYSIS (CHAPTER 12)

Submitted by:
Al Gerome Bondoc

Submitted to:
Sir Edward Lacson

A.ViewPoint Laura a new graduate from Cornell University School of Hotel Administration was recently offered a new entry-level position as an operations analyst at Aramark.

B.Significant Case Facts * Laura a new graduate from Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration was recently offered as an operation analyst for ARAMARK. * According to Fortune Magazine, ARAMARK is the leader in professional services, providing award winning food services, facilities Management, and uniform and career apparel to health care institution, universities and school districts, stadiums and arenas, and businesses around the world. * Laura was excited because she was going to Beijing during 2008 Olympics to work for ARAMARK food services. * ARAMARK served over 340,000 motor fans who attended one of the biggest event in Spain. * More than 1100 ARAMARK employees served attendees more than 9,000 fruit dishes, 120,000 sandwiches, 40,000 hot dogs, and 40,000 cups of coffee during the three-day event. * ARAMARK team would be responsible for serving 3.5 million meals during the event (or 10,000 people per hour). * ARAMARK biggest challenge would be to ensure to feed almost 65,00 he athletes, coaches, officials and members of media throughout the Olympics.

C. Problem
How can Laura apply the concept of Lean Management in ensuring that the food that they will serve will arrived at the right time, at the right temperature, and in the right quantities.

D. Alternative Courses of Action
ACA1. Eliminate waste from set-up time.
ACA2. Eliminate waste from transportation.

E. Analysis of Alternative Courses of Action
Alternative1. Eliminate waste from set-up time

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