operations key terms Flashcards
what is added value?
it the difference between the selling price and the cost inputs involved making it
what is job production?
producing a one off item that has been made to suit a specific customer
what is batch production?
manufacturing a limited number of identical products
what is flow production?
continuous production on production lines, allowing a large quantity of identical products to be made
labour productivity
output/workers
capacity ultilisation
actual out put/ maximum output x 100
what does lean production aim to do
and what are the different types of lean production systems?
aims to remove all elements of waste from the production process and as a result increase productivity and reduce costs Lean production systems include Just in time kaizen cell production and time based management
what is kaizen?
continuous improvement employees are encouraged to make regular small changes so that the business continuously improves in terms of waste reduction productivity and quality
what is JIT
JIT tries to ensure that parts raw materials and components are recieved when needed products are only made when ordered
what is cell production
the production line is subdivided into a number cells the workers are trained so that they can fuffil a number of tasks within the cell. thsis allows job rotation. the skills of the workers mean that they each can play a role in improving quality.
what is time based mangement?
emphasis on reducing the time taken in all aspects of the whole production process.
what is quality control?
is a system that test samples of output against expected standards usually at the end of the of the production line by quality inspectors
what is quality assuarance?
it is a system where quality is built in the process of production where inspections are carried out throughout the process by all self checking ensuring the product is right first time
what is total quality management?
a managerial approach which focuses on quality and aims to improve the effectiveness, flexibility and competitiveness of a business it could include empowerment, team work, achieving zero defects and bench marking
what is bench marking
the process of setting standards of quality and output which are based on the best competitors can offer
