Describe cost leadership as a strategic role of operations management
Describe the differences between the secondary and tertiary industries
OPERATIONS SYSTEM:
Outline the characteristics of
manufacturing-based businesses
OPERATIONS SYSTEM:
Outline the characteristics of serviced-based businesses
Examine the impact of corporate social responsibility (CSR) on operations
The strategic role of operations
How the operations function contributes to the marketing function in a business
Give an example of the industry in which customer service is the dominant product
Explain the difference between efficient and effective operations management
Assess the importance of being able to customise outputs in service-based businesses
Describe the strategic decisions made by an operations manager
Explain why there is interdependence between operations and the other key business functions