line (noun, \ laɪn \) function (noun, func-tion, \ ˈfʌŋkʃən \)
Definition: is an assessment of business operations that are related to the decision-making process concerning the day-to-day activities and actions such as selling, manufacturing, purchasing, etc. Each line function serves to support major business activities that are directed towards delivering a product or a service to the customer in an efficient manner and on time. When one of the line functions is stopped or being interfered with, a business loses revenue and may even lose customers. Therefore, each business develops a strategy that tries to predict potential risks and allows all of the line functions to operate smoothly despite those risks.
In a Sentence:
- When one of the line functions stops, the other ones become affected.
- Our main line function is linked to our number one objective: delivering our products within 24 hours after each order has been placed.
- When monitoring the line functions, our employees should also concentrate on the external factors that may affect the process.
Synonyms and related words: staff function, business function, line manager, business line
