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 locationB: Oversees the movement of goods throughout the supply chainC: Oversees the workforce and resources required to produce the firm’s productsD: Negotiates contracts with vendors and coordinates the flow of material inputs to the production processE: Applies the tools of lean production to reduce cycle time and eliminate waste in a process.