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In manufacturing, operations refer to the processes and activities that are necessary for producing goods and services. These processes can include everything from designing and developing products, to sourcing raw materials, to assembling and packaging finished goods, to delivering products to customers.

According to the principles of scientific management, as espoused by Frederick Winslow Taylor, the key to increasing productivity and profitability in manufacturing operations is to use scientific methods to study and analyze each task and process, in order to identify inefficiencies and find ways to optimize them. This can be done by breaking down tasks into smaller, simpler elements that can be studied and improved individually, and by using time and motion studies to determine the most efficient way to perform each task.

Once these inefficiencies have been identified and addressed, the overall productivity and efficiency of the manufacturing operation will increase, which in turn will lead to increased profits. Moreover, by continuously monitoring and improving the processes, the manufacturer can sustain the profits over time.

In summary, the key to growing and sustaining profits in manufacturing is to use scientific management principles to study, analyze, and optimize the operations, with the ultimate goal of increasing productivity and efficiency. This will lead to increased profits and sustained growth over time.

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