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What is the primary responsibility of the production department?
What is the primary responsibility of the production department?
Which function involves deciding the shape, size, and appearance of a product?
Which function involves deciding the shape, size, and appearance of a product?
What is essential when selecting the location for factories?
What is essential when selecting the location for factories?
Which of the following is a part of the production planning and control function?
Which of the following is a part of the production planning and control function?
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What ongoing activity is required for making improvements in products and processes?
What ongoing activity is required for making improvements in products and processes?
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Study Notes
Production Department
- Responsible for producing goods for a company
- Obtains raw materials and converts them into semi-finished or finished goods
- Utilizes labor, machinery, and energy
Functions of Production Department
- Design of the Product: The product's design (shape, size, appearance, and function) is determined by top management.
- Production Planning and Control: The department determines material, machine, and manpower needs, and manages them.
- Selection of Location & Plant Building: Choosing a factory location minimizing production and distribution costs.
- Selection of Plant and Equipment: Selecting and installing necessary machinery and equipment for production, along with maintenance.
- Records and Research: Ongoing research and development to improve products, processes, and equipment.
- Manufacturing: Converting raw materials into semi-finished or finished goods efficiently, avoiding waste.
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This quiz covers the essential functions and responsibilities of a production department within a company. It includes topics such as product design, production planning, location selection, and manufacturing processes. Test your knowledge of how raw materials are transformed into finished goods efficiently.
