A small, specialized store that sells a limited range of products or services, often targeting a specific niche market.

A name, symbol, or design that identifies a company and its products or services.

How a company is perceived by its customers, based on its products, services, and overall image.

Money spent by a company to buy, maintain, or improve its long-term assets, like buildings and equipment.

Money spent by a company on its day-to-day operations, like salaries and rent.

The movement of money in and out of a business.

The direct costs of producing the goods a company sells.

The expenses a company incurs while running its business.

The total of something, often calculated over a specific period.

The practice of protecting computer systems, networks, and data from theft, damage, or unauthorized access.

The desire for a product or service from consumers.

A business model where companies sell products directly to consumers, bypassing retailers and wholesalers.

A temporary, unpaid leave of absence given to employees, usually during tough economic times.

The difference between a company's revenue and the cost of goods sold (COGS).

The use of computers and telecommunications to store, retrieve, and share information.

Specific, measurable factors used to evaluate a company's success and performance.

The process of terminating employees, often due to financial difficulties or restructuring.

The difference between a company's revenue and its costs.

The process of promoting and selling products or services, including advertising and market research.

The final profit after accounting for all expenses, taxes, and other costs.

The percentage of revenue remaining after all expenses.

Requests from retail & wholesale customers to buy a company's products or services.

The money left over after a company pays its expenses.

A period of economic decline, typically marked by a decrease in business activity and increased unemployment.

The selling of goods to consumers through stores or online platforms.

The money a company receives from selling its goods and services.

The selling of goods in large quantities at a lower price to retailers who then sell them to consumers.

The highest-ranking executive in a company, responsible for making major decisions and overseeing all operations.

The executive responsible for managing a company's financial activities, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.

The person in charge of overseeing the manufacturing process, ensuring efficiency and quality.

The person responsible for managing a company's personnel, including hiring, training, and employee relations.

The person who leads purchasing and movement of materials into a company’s manufacturing process and finished goods from the company to customers.

The person responsible for planning and executing marketing, communications, media relations and community relations strategies to promote a company's products or services.

The person responsible for leading a sales team and meeting sales targets through building and maintaining relationships with customers.

The person responsible for managing a company's IT infrastructure and technology resources.

The use of machines, robots, or technology to perform tasks with minimal human intervention, often improving efficiency, accuracy, and speed.

The maximum amount of products a manufacturing facility can produce within a year.

A manufacturing process that uses computers to control machine tools, like mills, lathes, and grinders, for precise and efficient production.

A manufacturing process in which molten metal is forced into a mold, or "die," to create metal parts

The process of providing training, education, and opportunities for employees to improve their skills and advance their careers.

A system used by companies to integrate and manage their core business processes, such as finance, supply chain, and human resources, often through software applications.

A systematic approach to reducing waste and increasing efficiency in the manufacturing process by focusing on continuous improvement and eliminating non-value-added activities.

The practice of hiring another company or individual to perform specific tasks or services, often to save costs or access specialized expertise.

Manufacturing an item in a sequence of man/machine operations.

The process of monitoring and maintaining the quality of products during manufacturing, ensuring they meet established standards and specifications.

The process of withdrawing a product from the market due to safety or quality concerns, often requiring the company to fix or replace the defective items.

A company or individual that provides materials, parts, or services needed for manufacturing a product.

The network of suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers involved in the production, transportation, and sale of a product.