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THE OPERATIONS FUNCTION ___________________
(CONTINUED)
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Operations as a Process
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OPERATIONS ___________________
- defined as a transformation system (or
process) that converts inputs into outputs.
Inputs to the system include energy,
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materials, labor, capital, and information.
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PROCESS TECHNOLOGY
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- is used to convert inputs into outputs.
- is the methods, procedures,
equipment used to transform materials or
and
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inputs into products or services.
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The Operations Function (continued) * Property of STI
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Contemporary Operations Themes
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1. Services and Manufacturing
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2. Customer-Directed Operations ___________________
3. Lean Operations

4. Operations with Other Functions

5. Environmental Concerns
6. Supply Chain of Management
7. Globalization of Operations
The Operations Function (continued)
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* Property of STI
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