Analyze and explain how the operations function relates

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LO 1: Evaluate a framework for making operations decisions in the five operations areas: process, quality, capacity, inventory, and supply chain

LO 2: Analyze and explain how the operations function relates to other major business areas: marketing, finance, accounting, human resources, information systems, engineering

Prompt:
The supply chain is the network of manufacturing and service operations that supply customers from raw materials through manufacturing to the ultimate customer. The supply chain consists of the physical flow of materials, money, and information along the entire chain of sourcing, production, and distribution. The supply chain connects many different organizations. Based on the readings, define the supply chain and its major strategies. In addition, discuss in detail the primary supply chain considerations associated with new-product design.

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