The dough needs to double in size, which takes about two hours. After the dough has doubled, punch it down and roll it out to a 15 x 11 inch rectangle. Combine the butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon, and spread the mixture over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Roll the dough into a log, lengthwise. When itâs rolled, pinch along the seam to seal.
Sometimes, depending on the size and scope of an organization, operations will also include sales, accounting, programming, and marketing. The goal of the operations department is to find solutions to problems before they affect the bottom line.
Because operations management is a management function, it involves managing people, equipment, technology, information, and all the other resources needed in the production of goods and services. Operations management is the central core function of every company. This is true regardless of the size of the company, the industry it is in, whether it is manufacturing or service, or is for-profit or not-for-profit. Consider a pharmaceutical company such as Merck.