Paragraph one: Is operations management one of the main business functions?

The second paragraph is the discussion of the post you sent in parentheses

Q1 – Is operations management one of the main business functions? Discuss your answer in at least 200 words [3 marks].

Q2- Constructive comments on at least one post from classmates [1 MARK]

(Production and operations management is one of the main functions in business organizations, and there is a production department in business organizations to carry out the task of providing goods and services demanded by customers in the external environment, and its primary responsibility relates to planning, organizing and controlling operations and directing operations related to the transformation of raw materials and industrial components into finished goods ready to meet Requirements and needs of customers, in general, the term production means finding goods and services.

Operations management is concerned with managing an entire production system and the process that converts inputs (in the form of raw materials, labor, and energy) into outputs (in the form of goods and/or services), or delivers a product or services. Operations produce products, quality control and service creation. Operations management includes sectors such as banking systems, hospitals, companies, working with suppliers and customers, and using technology. Operations is one of the main functions of an organization along with supply chains, marketing, finance and human resources. Operations mission requires management of both the strategic and daily production of goods and services.

In manufacturing or service operations management, several types of decisions are made including operations strategy, product design, process design, quality and capacity management, facility planning, production planning, and inventory control. Each requires the ability to analyze the current situation and find better solutions to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of manufacturing or service operations.)