A: Plans and coordinates staff activities such as new product development and new facility location.

A: Plans and coordinates staff activities such as new product development and new facility location
B: Oversees the movement of goods throughout the supply chain
C: Oversees the workforce and resources required to produce the firm’s products
D: Negotiates contracts with vendors and coordinates the flow of material inputs to the production process
E: Applies the tools of lean production to reduce cycle time and eliminate waste in a process.