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Operations- The operations departments job is responsible for…
Operations-
The operations departments job is responsible for manufacturing products
Methods of production
Batch- a group of identical products are made at the same time eg soup
Flow- parts are added to the product as it moves along the production line eg car or computer
Job- one product is made from start to finish before another one is started eg wedding dress
How to ensure quality
Ensure machinery is well maintained and regularly checked
Use quality management- making sure all products are made perfectly
Use raw materials of a high quality
Make sure employees have the skills needed to make the product by recruiting the best employees and provide training
Ethical and environmental factors
Minimise packaging
Recycle
Prevent pollution
Try to minimise waste
Factors affecting choice of supplier
Delivery time
Good quality
Quantity avalible
Stock management
Under stocking- customers will be annoyed if there is not enough stock avalible
Over stocking- have to pay for storage space