Ever since this term started and we first met with our teacher, I knew it was going to be an interesting term.
Operations and Production Management basically deals with learning how to allocate resources in the operations and production part of your business. It's interesting because it not only covers operations in factories, but in regular offices as well. Our professor teaches practical ideas and not just theories. Although at times, his ideas borders on being unethical and its saddening that they are actually being implemented (hiring contractuals is considered unethical and frowned on by La Salle).
One of his course requirements is for us to visit at least two production plants. This afternoon, we went to Asia Brewery over at Cabuyao, Laguna.
Before the tour started, our professor told us the things that we should watch out for. Most importantly, to look out for things that are supposed to be there but did not see. And we observed a lot of the latter.
The AB plant is considered an old facility considering that it has been there since the 1980's. According to their brochure, they have been in existence since 1982. Not surprising that if you go up to their penthouse where their so-called "showcase" is located, stepping out of the elevator, you feel like you stepped into a 1980s movie set. From the lights down to the floor. It actually looked retro!
Anyway, I'll save my other observations for the reaction paper that we're required to submit.