Operations Flashcards
What ar the factors to consider when choosing a supplier
Cost
Quality
Delivery time
Quanity needed
Storage avalube
Location of supplier
Supplirs reputation
Ehat are the methods of production
Job batch flow
Describe the methods of production
Job - one product made to a customer’s specific requirements
Batch- groups I’d identical products made st the same time and when one bath is complete another group of products are made
Flow- large numbers of identical products made jn a production line
What are the costs and benefits of job production
Benefits
Customers are more satisfied as they have a product made specially to their needs and buisness may charge higher prices for a tailored product.
Costs
It is expensive because of high wages for skilled staff and it can be a lengthy expensive production process
WHAT ARE THE costs and benefits if batch production
Benefits
Batches cab be made to suit diffrent market segmentation and therefore meet customer needs. And reduced need for costly highly skilled staff
Costs
Workers can be sit idle between batches and this costs money.and if batches are small most will still be high.
What are benefits and costs of flow production
Benefits
Posts per item are reduced as the buisness can buy in bulk.and large quantities can be produced quickly.
Costs
High investment in machinery is needed and individual customer requirements cannot be made.
What factors should you consider when choosing a method of production
Whether th eproducr is capital intensive or labour intensive
Identify methods of ensuring quality
Using good quality materials.
Using uo to date well maintained equipment
Quality assurance
Employees give good training and increase there skills
