Cuyamaca College Apple Operations Management Discussion

Cuyamaca College Apple Operations Management Discussion.
Purpose
To familiarize you with the innovative approaches to manufacturing being used today; learn that the same ethics, corporate responsibility, and commitment to shareholders apply to both for-profit and not-for-profit companies; and to focus on just-in-time inventory management systems, continuous improvement, and lean manufacturing techniques.
Discussion Forum Instructions:
Ball Corporation uses operations management to transform raw materials, human resources, parts, supplies, tools, and other resources into containers using processes of fabrication and assembly.

Identify another company known for producing products in the United States.
Write your opinion regarding the company s contribution to the economic stability of the United States addressing the following:

Is the company noted for their manufacturing processes?
Is the company increasing or decreasing productivity?
Is the company hiring workers or firing workers?
What are some of the environmental factors affecting the company s production capabilities?

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Cuyamaca College Apple Operations Management Discussion