Operations

5. The process of turning input into output.
9. Humans used by an organization to produce output.
11. Manmade equipment or technology used by businesses.
12. The concept of regular target setting and commitment to continuous improvement.
13. The concept of maximizing effectiveness and minimizing waste.

1. The process of using technology and capital to perform tasks with minimal human involvement.
2. ________ production involves continuously producing products without stopping.
3. The efficiency of a unit of labour or capital at producing output.
4. _________ production involves producing customized goods for each individual order.
6. _______ production is the process of dividing production into groups/teams.
7. ________ inventories are spare stocks of goods or materials kept in case of supply chain policies or unexpected increases in demand.
8. A set quantity of goods produced at one time by firms.
10. _________ production involves producing set quantities of products.