Homework- Strategic Importance Assessment
Instructions
In today's global markets, many companies source, produce, transport and sell products internationally. Firms seek to maximize potential sales while minimizing costs and production/distribution time. In this environment, explain the strategic importance of the operations and supply chain management function.
Be sure to address:
i. How can a company use operations/supply chain management to make them more competitive?
ii. Why is cost control so important with competing with other firms?
iii. How have global factors come into play?
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.