The operations function is more tightly coupled with new service designs than with new product designs because the new service designs are often the operations process itself.

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New service designs require the operations function to be closely involved as the service design often involves creating or refining the operations process itself. In contrast, new product designs may not necessarily require major changes to the existing operations process.

The Operations Function Is More Tightly Coupled with New Service