Business operations
What Business operations means in Business GCSE, as defined for AQA, Pearson Edexcel.
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The functional area that produces the goods or delivers the services a business sells, covering production methods, quality, stock control, suppliers, capacity and the day-to-day running of processes.
The day-to-day activities that turn inputs into finished goods or services, covering procurement, production, quality, stock control and logistics.
The core activities a business undertakes to transform inputs, such as raw materials and labour, into outputs that satisfy customer needs.
Topics that use Business operations
- Business operations (AQA GCSE)
- Influences on business (AQA GCSE)
- Business operations (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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