Operationss Flashcards
What can businesses do to help the environment
- try to minimise wastage
- recycle as much as possible
- try to minimise wastage
- prevent pollution
Advantages of recycling to a business
Minimising packaging will reduce costs and it is good for the environment which will give the business a good reputation
What is operations
Operations area of the business is the manufacturing of goods/products ie the transfer of raw materials into a finished article offered for sale
Factors when choosing a supplier
- price
- lead/delivery time
- quality
- reputation
- quantity
Role of operations
- satisfying customers
- making products
- working with suppliers
- managing levels of stock
What is quality management
Samples of products are tested at random and at different stages of the production process
Pros and cons of quality management
+ improves team work and morale
+ more thorough than other methods
- requires a large commitment from everyone
- policies take time to implement and must be strictly followed
Advantages of ensuring quality
- repeat purchases
- improved reputation
- competitive advantage
Methods of ensuring quality
High quality raw materials
High quality employees
Quality control
Quality management
High quality raw materials
Ensure only the best inputs are used in your production and lead to high quality products
Cost of materials may be higher and reliable supplier is required
High quality employees
Fewer errors are made and accidents are less likely to happen
However can be time consuming and expensive to train employees
Quality control
Checking of a product or service by carrying out an inspection, usually happens at the end
Pros and cons of quality control
+ less time consuming than other methods
- may lead to large amounts of waste as only checked at end
What is batch production
Indentical products are made at one time, all products move onto the
