Operations Flashcards
Job production
A one off and can charge a high cost as its unique
Batch production
Batches Varied to meet the needs of the customers
Flow production
Larger quantities produced by uses of machinery. Stages
Automation
A production involving machinery.
Robotics
The use of robots in the process
Quality
Refers to the product being fit for purpose
Recall
When a fault occurs within a product meaning the products needing to be taken back into the business to be repaired.
Returns
Good which the customer takes back to the shop
Quality assurance
The whole business checking quality
Quality control
Inspector
Face to face
Involves direct contact between the buyer and seller
Telesales
Sales completed over the telephone
E-commerce
Buying and selling electronically .
Customer service
The employees give advice
After sales service
Service to provided to the customer after they have bought the product