What is the role and characteristics of purchasing in supporting the London Underground system. At the end of package holiday we fill in a questionnaire as we fly home. But they offer much information to the Thomson's production system. The tour company may withdraw from a hotel because of poor standards. Finance and accounting - production department must budget.
Capital equipment has to be replaced, maintained and disposed of to the best tax advantage.
The range of products or degree of standardisation must be decided. Materials must be chosen. Such matters link innovation and marketing to production. Ford had an initial style acceptance problem with the Sierra. Specifications are more accurate.