OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT IN THE SUPPLY CHAIN: DECISIONS & CASES (Mcgraw-hill Series Operations and Decision Sciences)
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT IN THE SUPPLY CHAIN: DECISIONS & CASES (Mcgraw-hill Series Operations and Decision Sciences)
7th Edition
ISBN: 9780077835439
Author: Roger G Schroeder, M. Johnny Rungtusanatham, Susan Meyer Goldstein
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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To determine: The reason to study operations management in supply chain.

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Supply chain management involves the flow of goods and services from the point of origin to the point of consumption. Supply chain management is the group of activities that require proper planning, control, and execution.

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Determine the reason to study operations management in supply chain:

Operations management helps to determine information for best business ideas and implementations. People who understand operations management will make the best decisions for the company. It helps to improve the level of efficiency within the organization.

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