Operations management is part of a production system that can be described in the following manner: Organization: inputs→processes→outputs.
Which one of the following correctly describes a production system?
A) Airline: pilots→planes→transportation
B) Bank: tellers→computer equipment→deposits
C) Furniture manufacturer: wood→sanding→chair
D) Telephone company: satellites→cables→communication

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The furniture manufacturer example follows the organization of inputs, processes, and outputs. The inputs are wood, processes include sanding, and the output is a chair. The other examples do not fit this organization as neatly.

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