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Outputs

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The service or product that is delivered or provided to the consumer.

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Inventory control

Back

Ensures that costs are minimised on storing stock and that the operations system has access to the right amounts of inputs when required.

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Global sourcing

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The practice of seeking the most cost-efficient materials and other inputs, including from countries overseas.

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Transformation process

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The conversion of inputs (resources) into outputs (goods or services).

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Zero Defects

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Striving to eliminate errors throughout production or rectifying an error before the product moves to the next stage.

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Master production schedule

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A plan that details what is to be produced and when across the business.

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Quality

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The degree of excellence of goods or services and their fitness for a stated purpose as determined by the customer.

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Robotics

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Highly specialised form of technology capable of complex tasks.

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Production plan

Back

An outline of the activities undertaken to combine resources (inputs) to create goods or services (outputs).

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Tangible

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Goods that can be touched.