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Write a 750-1200 word paper in which you describe the importance of operations and supply chain management to a group of new hires as part of their company orientation. Also include the following within your presentation.
- Describe the benefits and costs of good quality, and the costs of poor quality.
- Define what continuous improvement is.
- Give examples of quality tools and how you may use them.
- Describe the DMAIC methodology in problem solving.
Use the APA template for 300-499 classes (see class announcement post).
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.
Use at least 2 academic resources for your presentation.
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Importance of Operations
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Importance of Operations
Supply chain management entails the movement of goods and services from one place to
another. It incorporates the entire process of movement of goods, control of raw materials and
use of commodities. Operations ensure that the right decisions are made when it comes to the
product, its development, marketing, movement, and manufacturing (Arndt, 2004).
Importance of operations and supply chain management
Supply chain management reduces the operation cost of an organization. This happens
through implementing a good inventory system, checking on the space used for storing finished
products which in turn reduces damage to resources and strengthening the relationship between
buyers and sellers. Supply chain management raises the output of an organization through
improvement of communication, participation, and allocation of dealers, transport and
companies used for shipping (Gil 2010). This makes it easier for dealers and distributors to get
good results.
Supply chain management raises the profit level of business. This is because of ...