With intermittent processing, raw materials constantly move through specially designed equipment, which changes them into a specific product useable for consumption.

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All businesses have the same business operations.

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Usually, several manufacturers are a part of the total activity needed to produce goods that are purchased by consumers or other businesses.

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Most businesses try to keep much more inventory on hand than they will need in the immediate future.

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In the past, if there was a problem in the production process, managers and employees would try to identify the problem and then try to correct it.

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Collaboration software or groupware provides real-time communications capabilities by voice, text, and video.

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The economy begins with production.

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Design engineers typically build models of new products after the production process has been underway for six to twelve months.

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Energy and environmental management is a responsibility of the facilities manager.

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The traditional assembly line is quickly becoming an outdated production method.

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