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Choose any two non-operations business functions. Provide examples of an operations or supply chain activity that interfaces directly with each business function you have chosen.
 
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Answer: The marketing function interfaces with operations and supply chain management during process selection, forecasting, capacity planning, planning and control, purchasing, and logistics. The finance function works closely with operations and supply chain management in process selection, forecasting, capacity planning, inventory management, and purchasing. The human resource function works directly with operations and supply chain management when making process selection, capacity planning decisions. The accounting function works with operations and supply chain management when capacity planning is being performed.
The IT function is involved with operations and supply chain management while process selection, inventory management, and planning and control are taking place. Examples will vary.