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Operations Influences (Globalisation refers to the removal of barriers of…
Operations Influences
Globalisation refers to the removal of barriers of trade between nations and is characterised by increasing integration between national economies and a high degree of transfer of capital, labour, intellectual capital and ideas, financial resources and technology
Globalisation affects consumers who seek global brands and this in turn shapes the operations function. it affects organisational design and supply chain.
The integration creates a network, sometimes called the global web
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Technology the design, construction and/ or application of innovative devices, methods and machinery upon operation processes
technologies used in administration of operations such as: phones, computers, Gantt charts, scheduling and sequencing tools
technologies used in the operation processes such as large machines for manufacturing, CAD, robotics
Quality Expectations specific reference to how well something is designed, made and functional, and the degree of competence with which services are organised and developed
expectations of consumers determine the way products are designed, created and delivered.
Categorised into: Quality of design, fitness for purpose, durability, professionalism, reliability, level of customisation
Cost Based Competition derived from determining the break even point and then applying strategies to create cost advantages over competitors
Business can apply cost leadership to reduce both fixed costs (costs that don't change regardless of business activity) and variable costs (those that vary according to business activity)
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Legal Regulation the range of laws a company must adhere to collectively use the term of compliance and there are costs associated with meeting these requirements.
WH&S with the use of machinery, Training and development in the use of technology, fair work and anti-discrimination laws, environmental protection, public health.
Environmental Sustainability means the business operations should be shaped around practices that consume resources today without compromising access to those resources in the future.
operations management is affected by the rise in climate change awareness and a need for a long-term sustainable view of resource management and thus minimising their carbon footprint
CSR: refers to the open and accountable business actions based on respect for people, community/society, and the broader environment. It involves businesses doing more then complying with the laws and regulations.
legal compliance refers to abiding by the law whereas, ethical responsibility encompasses a much broader integration of social community and environmental concerns.