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What is the primary responsibility of the production department?
What is the primary responsibility of the production department?
- Designing marketing strategies
- Producing goods for an organization (correct)
- Managing financial resources
- Marketing goods to customers
Which function involves deciding the shape, size, and appearance of a product?
Which function involves deciding the shape, size, and appearance of a product?
- Design of the Product (correct)
- Production Planning and Control
- Manufacturing
- Plant Building
What is essential when selecting the location for factories?
What is essential when selecting the location for factories?
- Increasing transportation expenses
- Minimizing production and distribution costs (correct)
- Enhancing brand visibility
- Maximizing employee satisfaction
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?
What ongoing activity is required for making improvements in products and processes?
What ongoing activity is required for making improvements in products and processes?
Flashcards
Production Department's Role
Production Department's Role
Transforms raw materials into finished goods using resources like labor, machinery, and energy
Product Design
Product Design
Creating product specifications like shape, size, appearance, and function
Production Planning & Control
Production Planning & Control
Managing resources (materials, machines, people) needed for production
Factory Location
Factory Location
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Manufacturing Process
Manufacturing Process
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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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