Using technology in operations Flashcards
1
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What is information technology?
A
The use of electronic technology to gather, store, process and communicate information.
2
Q
What is the supplier chain?
A
All of the stages in the production process from obtaining raw materials to selling to the consumer - from the point of origin to point of consumption.
3
Q
What is sustainability?
A
Production systems that prevent waste by using the minimum of non-renewable resources so that levels of production can be sustainable in the future.
