Describe the concept of operations functions, supply chain strategy, process selection, forecasting, capacity planning, production forecast methods and schedule operations.

Students are advised to make their work clear and well presented, marks may be reduced for poor presentation.

Avoid plagiarism, the work should be in your own words, copying from students or other resources without proper referencing will result in ZERO marks. No exceptions.

Requirements: 100-200

4.1 Learning Outcomes:

Describe the concept of operations functions, supply chain strategy, process selection,

forecasting, capacity planning, production forecast methods and schedule operations.

Define different perspectives and knowledge of process-flow analysis, process design

solutions, lean system, quality controls, Inventory control system and green systems.

Apply knowledge and skills to optimize production objective of maximizing profits

using qualitative and quantitative techniques in related areas of operations

management.

Demonstrate process-flow analysis, process design solutions, operations strategies,

Inventory Control System and customer services in the business operation.

4.2 Action Required:

Read the following chapters of your Textbook.

Chapter 3 and Chapter 4

4.3 Test your Knowledge (Question):

Discuss the Strategies for New Product Introduction.

Define the process selection and its characteristics.

4.4 Instructions

Answer both questions in test your knowledge section.

Post your answer in the discussion board using the discussion link below (Week 4: Interactive learning Discussion)