2.3 making operational decisions Flashcards
ads of job production
higher prices
better quality
productive
unique
dis of job production
takes time
high costs
skilled workers
higher wages
ads of batch production
flexible motivation ideal for perishables less labour effective utilisation of capital
dis of batch production
high levels of stock
boring
difficult to plan
time between batches
ads of flow production
automate cost effective consistent identical econimies of scale
dis of flow production
expensive
inflexible
not tailered
low motovation
ads of tech in production
quicker accurate productivity consistent 24/7 continous cheaper
dis of tech in production
expensive maintanace trained staff one task inflexable
features of quality control
traditional
focus on the end
identifying defective
responsibility of one person
features of quality assurance
modern
eliminates problems
responsibility of everyone
good quality management system
6 steps of sales
finding customer approaching assessing presenting closing follow up
best ways to sell
excellent product knowledge engaging well efficient service post sales service responsive to feedback
benefits of customer service
satisfied
loyal
repeat purchases
spend more
negatives of customer service
dissatified
poor brand image
lower market share
less loyal
bens of JIT
reduces cost
good for perishables
cash flow
less waste