Q. 1. Illustrate what are the most important operating also strategic issues facing Fresh Connections? (Hint: Try to estimate explain how many new products are developed each month.)
2. Which segment(s) of the prepared foods business do you think is most attractive for Fresh Connections?
3. Illustrate what choices must Fresh Connections make in developing an operations strategy? Illustrate what is the effect of complexity on Fresh Connections' operations? (Hint: Try to estimate the cost of having to change over between every batch as opposed to being able to make long runs of the same product, which wouldn't need complete clean-outs between batches.)
4. Explain how will growth impact Fresh Connections' operations?
5. Illustrate what capabilities should Fresh Connections emphasize in its strategy?