SAC 4 Flashcards
What is Operations Management
The management of resources and functions within a business to achieve efficient output of goods and services
How does Operations Management relate to business Objectives
Make A Profit - Reduce cost/maximise productivity
Increase Market Share - Higher the quality, higher the market share
Meet Shareholder Expectation - Minimise Labour costs –> technology/outsourcing
Yakult Inputs
YAKULT
- Live Bacteria
- Skim Milk Powder
- Water
- Sugar
- Natural Citrus Flavouring
Yakult Processes
- Raw Materials are dissolved and sterilised
- The bacteria is grown and cultured under strict conditions
- Liquid and Bacteria combined and ferments at 37 degrees for at least 6 dyas
- Product is homogenised and blended with natural flavours
- Product is chilled and ready for bottling
Yakuly Outputs
- Chilled Milk Product
Efficiency
The state or quality of being efficient
Effectivenesss
The degree to which something is successful in producing a desired result
Productivity
The state or quality of being productive
Similarities of Goods and Services
- Utilize technology
- Deal with customers and suppliers
- Plan and develop organisational objectives
Differences of Goods and Services
- Tangible vs Intangible