Techniques for planning and control
Developing the operation so that it is able to satisfy fluctuating levels of demand, without compromising quality levels, is a fundamental aspect of operations management. This theme looks in more detail at three ways in which organisations seek to do this:
♦ planning and controlling the capacity of the operation
♦ planning and controlling inventory so that stock is always available to meet demand
♦ managing the supply chain, starting with the flow of goods, services and information starting from suppliers and ending with finished products for customers and end users.
You will:
♦ Explore how to carry out ...
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