{"id":2654,"date":"2024-07-24T12:33:20","date_gmt":"2024-07-24T07:03:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.prohance.ai\/blog\/?p=2654"},"modified":"2026-01-30T18:48:41","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T13:18:41","slug":"a-beginners-guide-to-operations-management","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/marketinguat.prohance.ai\/blog\/a-beginners-guide-to-operations-management\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Operations Management? Definition, Types, Principles, and Business Role"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"tb-blog\">\n<p>Table of contents<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a class=\"js-anchor-link\" href=\"#first\">What is Operations Management?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"js-anchor-link\" href=\"#second\">Types of Operations Management<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"js-anchor-link\" href=\"#third\">Principles of Operations Management<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"js-anchor-link\" href=\"#fourth\">Role Of Operations Management in a Business<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"js-anchor-link\" href=\"#Wrapping\">Wrapping up<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"js-anchor-link\" href=\"#faqs\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a>\n<ol style=\"list-style: none;\">\n<li><a class=\"js-anchor-link\" href=\"#faq1\">6.1. What is the focus of operations management?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"js-anchor-link\" href=\"#faq2\">6.2. What are the key elements of an operations management strategy?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"js-anchor-link\" href=\"#faq3\">6.3. What are the required skills in operations management?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"js-anchor-link\" href=\"#faq4\">6.4. What is the most significant process in operations management?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"js-anchor-link\" href=\"#faq5\">6.5. What does an Operations Manager do?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<p>In every successful business, operations management serves as the foundation. It ensures that all processes within a company run seamlessly right from production to distribution, in order for organizations to deliver their products or services with great efficiency. For people like human resources professionals and managers who are in charge of a firm\u2019s operations, it is vital for them to understand what operations management is.<\/p>\n<p>In this regard, this blog will look into the principles, types, roles, and fundamentals of operations management in business.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" 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Management?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/marketinguat.prohance.ai\/blog\/a-beginners-guide-to-operations-management\/#Types_of_Operations_Management\" >Types of Operations Management<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/marketinguat.prohance.ai\/blog\/a-beginners-guide-to-operations-management\/#Process_Management\" >Process Management<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/marketinguat.prohance.ai\/blog\/a-beginners-guide-to-operations-management\/#Service_Delivery_Management\" >Service Delivery Management<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/marketinguat.prohance.ai\/blog\/a-beginners-guide-to-operations-management\/#Quality_Management\" >Quality Management<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/marketinguat.prohance.ai\/blog\/a-beginners-guide-to-operations-management\/#Resource_Management\" >Resource Management<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/marketinguat.prohance.ai\/blog\/a-beginners-guide-to-operations-management\/#Project_Management\" >Project Management<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/marketinguat.prohance.ai\/blog\/a-beginners-guide-to-operations-management\/#IT_and_Infrastructure_Management\" >IT and Infrastructure Management<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/marketinguat.prohance.ai\/blog\/a-beginners-guide-to-operations-management\/#Client_Relationship_Management\" >Client Relationship Management<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/marketinguat.prohance.ai\/blog\/a-beginners-guide-to-operations-management\/#Knowledge_Management\" >Knowledge Management<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/marketinguat.prohance.ai\/blog\/a-beginners-guide-to-operations-management\/#Principles_of_Operations_Management\" >Principles of Operations Management<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/marketinguat.prohance.ai\/blog\/a-beginners-guide-to-operations-management\/#Customer_Focus\" >Customer Focus<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/marketinguat.prohance.ai\/blog\/a-beginners-guide-to-operations-management\/#Process_Management-2\" >Process Management<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/marketinguat.prohance.ai\/blog\/a-beginners-guide-to-operations-management\/#Continuous_Improvement\" >Continuous Improvement<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/marketinguat.prohance.ai\/blog\/a-beginners-guide-to-operations-management\/#Quality_Control\" >Quality Control<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/marketinguat.prohance.ai\/blog\/a-beginners-guide-to-operations-management\/#Resource_Management-2\" >Resource Management<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/marketinguat.prohance.ai\/blog\/a-beginners-guide-to-operations-management\/#Supply_Chain_Management\" >Supply Chain Management<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/marketinguat.prohance.ai\/blog\/a-beginners-guide-to-operations-management\/#Role_Of_Operations_Management_in_a_Business\" >Role Of Operations Management in a Business<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/marketinguat.prohance.ai\/blog\/a-beginners-guide-to-operations-management\/#Efficiency_and_Productivity\" >Efficiency and Productivity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/marketinguat.prohance.ai\/blog\/a-beginners-guide-to-operations-management\/#Quality_Improvement\" >Quality Improvement<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/marketinguat.prohance.ai\/blog\/a-beginners-guide-to-operations-management\/#Customer_Satisfaction\" >Customer Satisfaction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/marketinguat.prohance.ai\/blog\/a-beginners-guide-to-operations-management\/#Cost_Reduction\" >Cost Reduction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/marketinguat.prohance.ai\/blog\/a-beginners-guide-to-operations-management\/#Strategic_Planning\" >Strategic Planning<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/marketinguat.prohance.ai\/blog\/a-beginners-guide-to-operations-management\/#Risk_Management\" >Risk Management<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/marketinguat.prohance.ai\/blog\/a-beginners-guide-to-operations-management\/#Wrapping_Up\" >Wrapping Up<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/marketinguat.prohance.ai\/blog\/a-beginners-guide-to-operations-management\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"first\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Operations_Management\"><\/span>What is Operations Management?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Operations management concerns itself with supervising, designing, and regulating the process of production as well as business operations. The main aim here is transforming employee skills and materials into goods and services as efficiently as possible so as to maximize profit. The main objective is to balance costs against revenue to obtain maximum operating profit. In simple terms, operations management deals with how inputs such as raw materials, labor, or energy are transformed into outputs like products or services.<\/p>\n<p>Here are a few<a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/articles\/25-trending-it-operations-management-statistics\"> IT operations management stats<\/a> that you should know:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">A business can save up to $51000 per year when they automate their processes.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">2025 will see a rise in the global IT operations and service management market by 7.5%.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">By 2025, artificial intelligence will be included in 90% of new enterprise applications, making them smarter and more dynamic.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">After the increase in digital transformation, over 300 DevOps IT professionals said that capacity planning is harder, with about 39.5% agreeing.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">19% of organizations include modernization in their digital transformation strategies.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">IT Operations Modernization resulted in increased customer satisfaction within 55% percent of organizations.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">68 % of surveyed IT professionals have noted that today\u2019s IT environments are much more complex than they were just two years ago.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"second\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_Operations_Management\"><\/span>Types of Operations Management<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The use of operations management in SaaS and digital-based industries revolves around process optimization, quality service delivery, and resource management.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2656\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prohance.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image2-6.png\" alt=\"Operations Management\" width=\"1029\" height=\"701\" srcset=\"https:\/\/marketinguat.prohance.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image2-6.png 1029w, https:\/\/marketinguat.prohance.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image2-6-300x204.png 300w, https:\/\/marketinguat.prohance.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image2-6-1024x698.png 1024w, https:\/\/marketinguat.prohance.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image2-6-768x523.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1029px) 100vw, 1029px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>While there may be slight differences in types of operation management depending on the industry, the following are the common ones:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Process_Management\"><\/span>Process Management<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This refers to planning and optimizing activities&#8217; workflows in order to ensure that they are carried out efficiently. It includes identifying bottlenecks, automating repetitive tasks and making processes leaner, which enhances productivity.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Service_Delivery_Management\"><\/span>Service Delivery Management<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It is essential to deliver services as stipulated by clients and customers. This entails deadline monitoring, working with different teams and tracking the quality of services delivered for customer satisfaction.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quality_Management\"><\/span>Quality Management<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In service-oriented industries, having quality output is paramount. It involves putting in place quality check mechanisms, carrying out regular audits and ensuring adherence to applicable industry standards plus regulations.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Resource_Management\"><\/span>Resource Management<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Efficient deployment of resources such as human capital, technology, and financial assets is critical. This covers workforce planning budgeting for software &amp; hardware resources. Here employee management tools like ProHance can help you track, locate and manage employees as well as company assets.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Project_Management\"><\/span>Project Management<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A large number of activities in the service sector are project-based. Operations management involves planning sprints and developing strategies executing various activities like running an ad campaign or adding new features to an app and completing projects that meet set objectives within planned budgets and schedule time frames.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IT_and_Infrastructure_Management\"><\/span>IT and Infrastructure Management<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Managing IT infrastructure is key for IT\/digital sectors. This encompasses aspects such as system reliability assurance, maintaining computer software updates, cyber security measures and providing technical back-up support for uninterrupted operations.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Client_Relationship_Management\"><\/span>Client Relationship Management<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Creating and nurturing long-lasting relationships with customers is important. CRM involves communication and customer data management, prompt response to customer inquiries and ensuring high levels of satisfaction<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Knowledge_Management\"><\/span>Knowledge Management<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Successful organizations today have learned how to capture and distribute use information effectively. Knowledge management typically deals with managing a central data storage destination, iIncreasing the speed of knowledge transfer between employees and easy access to information and educational material<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"third\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Principles_of_Operations_Management\"><\/span>Principles of Operations Management<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Operations management in an organization is governed by several key principles:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Customer_Focus\"><\/span>Customer Focus<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The primary aim is to meet the needs and expectations of clients. Understanding the customer is imperative for delivering quality products and services.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Process_Management-2\"><\/span>Process Management<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It entails managing processes to make them efficient and effective. It also includes designing, monitoring, and improving procedures to realize optimum output.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Continuous_Improvement\"><\/span>Continuous Improvement<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Operations management involves always seeking better ways of doing things, reducing waste, and increasing effectiveness. Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen are some of the techniques that are commonly used.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quality_Control\"><\/span>Quality Control<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It is very important that products or services conform to certain standards of quality. This often entails regular inspections, testing as well as quality assurance practices.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Resource_Management-2\"><\/span>Resource Management<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Efficiently managing resources such as infrastructure, assets, employees and equipment helps in minimizing costs while maximizing productivity levels. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prohance.ai\/\">ProHance<\/a> presents a holistic solution for resource management.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Supply_Chain_Management\"><\/span>Supply Chain Management<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Proper supply chain management ensures the availability of materials and products (or expected outcomes) when needed, thereby reducing delays and enhancing customer satisfaction.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"fourth\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Role_Of_Operations_Management_in_a_Business\"><\/span>Role Of Operations Management in a Business<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2655 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prohance.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image3-4.png\" alt=\"Importance of Operations management\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1999\" srcset=\"https:\/\/marketinguat.prohance.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image3-4.png 1600w, https:\/\/marketinguat.prohance.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image3-4-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/marketinguat.prohance.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image3-4-820x1024.png 820w, https:\/\/marketinguat.prohance.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image3-4-768x960.png 768w, https:\/\/marketinguat.prohance.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image3-4-1229x1536.png 1229w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Operations management significantly influences the success of any business venture. Below are some major aspects where operations influence businesses:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Efficiency_and_Productivity\"><\/span>Efficiency and Productivity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>By optimizing processes and effectively managing resources, operations management enhances efficiency as well as productivity. This results in considerable cost savings and increased profits.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quality_Improvement\"><\/span>Quality Improvement<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Products or services offered have to meet high-quality benchmarks according to operations management. This satisfies customers\u2019 demands while contributing positively to reputation building efforts.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Customer_Satisfaction\"><\/span>Customer Satisfaction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A primary objective is meeting the demands of customers. Thus, effective operations management ensures punctual deliveries of satisfactory goods or services, leading to higher customer loyalty rates. Customer satisfaction and quality improvement are closely linked.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cost_Reduction\"><\/span>Cost Reduction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Reducing costs requires removing steps from processes (streamlining) so that only value-added activities exist. This allows businesses to have more margins.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strategic_Planning\"><\/span>Strategic Planning<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Strategic planning cannot be separated from operations management because it gives insights into production capabilities, resource requirements, etc., thereby helping companies to make informed decisions.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Risk_Management\"><\/span>Risk Management<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Operations management is key in identifying and mitigating risks associated with the production process. This helps them anticipate problems that may arise and develop responses for those issues, which ensures continued operations.<\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prohance.ai\/blog\/understanding-the-synergy-of-production-and-operations-management-in-digitally-focused-industries\/\">Understanding the Synergy of Production and Operations Management in Digitally-Focused Industries<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Wrapping\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wrapping_Up\"><\/span>Wrapping Up<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Operations management influences the efficiency, productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction of any business. Understanding the basics of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prohance.ai\/glossary\/what-is-operation-management.php\">operations management <\/a>can help optimize processes and reach business objectives for entrepreneurs, HR professionals, or managers. By focusing on customers\u2019 needs, continuously improving processes, and managing resources effectively, businesses achieve better operations, resulting in success. Operations management practices create a basis upon which growth, innovation, and long-term success can be built.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"faqs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What is the focus of operations management?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Operations management is about controlling, designing, and directing the production procedures and business operations that change inputs like workforce, energy, raw materials into outputs i.e. goods and services. 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