2. Stratego tool

Question 1

What is stratego?

Answer 1

• An analytical tool for formulation of operations strategy

- Manufacturing strategies supporting competitiveness in small and medium sized manufacturing enterprises

Question 2

What are the different steps in the Stratego?

Answer 2

1. Form a suitable team
   - Multifunctional team
   —> marketing
   —> production
   —> development
   —> purchasing
   —> top management
2. Where are we now?
   - Identify competitive factors
   - Go through decision categories
   - Assess present productions
   - Carry out competition analysis
3. Where are we heading?
   —> Identify focus areas
4. How do we get there?
   —> Formulate manufacturing strategy
   —> follow up