1. How does effective operations management help organizations meet competitive priorities? What is information and why is it important to successful managerial planning, decision making, and control?
2. After reading the article “Conservative Nordstrom to sell trendy Topshop fashions,” respond to the following: How does this partnership fit into Nordstrom’s current brand management strategy? Will it appeal to its target markets? How will it allow Nordstrom to differentiate itself from the competition? Is this a risky move for Nordstrom considering the downward sales trends for Topshop in the UK?