Operations Flashcards
What is loading
Allocates the amount of work to each part of the operation called a work centre
What is planning?
Process of formalising intended actions to take in the future
Why is planning important?
Ensures seamless coordination between departments.
To ensure the work load is distributed evenly across the production process
What is control?
Process of coping with ‘disruptions’ during operations
What is loading
Allocated the amount of work to each part of the operation called a work centre.
What is sequencing
Refers to the decision in which tasks are assigned within the operation
What is scheduling
Follows after sequencing where operations need a detailed timetable to show at what time the job should start and end at each process
What is the role of the operations?
( Manager)
To manage the inventory of suppliers
To manage quality
No bottlenecks
Productivity and efficiency
What is the role of the operations?
( Manager)
To manage the inventory of suppliers
To manage quality
No bottlenecks
Productivity and efficiency
What are inputs?
Raw materials and components used by the business
What are processes?
Mechanisms or methods used by a business to convert raw materials into final products
What are outputs?
The products or services produced by a business.
What is value-added?
The difference between cost of inputs and value of outputs
What is productivity?
Measured by the ratio of input to output
