Briefly Describe How Operations Can Be Viewed as a Transformation

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Short Answer

Briefly describe how operations can be viewed as a transformation process.
Operations is often defined as a transformation process. Inputs such as raw materials, labor, equipment, and capital are transformed into outputs (goods and services). Customer feedback is used to adjust the transformation process. An objective of the operations manager is to ensure that the transformation process operates efficiently and the outputs of the process have greater value than the sum of the inputs. In this way the transformation process creates value, making it possible to view the transformation process as a value chain extending from supplier to customer.

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