resource management Flashcards
production is
total amount of output produced in a Time period
4 types of production
job
batch
flow
cell
job production is
concentrate on producing a single unit at a time
unique and nice - high level of skill
tailor made products
batch production is
production of a number of goods
move onto the next stage at the same time
e.g. making 24 size 10 dresses
flow production is
units more directly from one operation to the next in sequence
relies on large demand
suits mass market production
cell production is
production line organised into small groups
each has own responsibility
each cell supplies the next
job rotation
3 positives of job production
- high quality products
- meets needs of customers
- happier employees - more satisfaction
3 negatives of job production
- higher cost of production
- labour intensive
- more training
3 positives of batch production
- reduces unit costs
- customer needs can still be met
- specialist machinery can help
3 negatives of batch production
- time can be lost
- raw materials need to be bought in advance
- repetitive = demotivated staff
3 positives of Flow production
- uses large numbers of machines
- low costs
- buy materials in bulk
3 negatives of flow production
- expensive
- all products have to be similar
- dont meet individual needs
3 positives of cell production
- improve communication
- staff become multiskilled
- motivated staff
one negative of cell production
staff may feel they are always being pushed for more
productivity formula
output per time period / number of employees at work
3 ways to improve productivity
- train employees
- invest in Bettie equipment
- different leadership styles
labour intensive product is when
labour is main method of production
capital intensive production is when
machines are main method of production
3 positives of labour intensive product
- easier to tailor customer needs
- adds value and higher prices
- greater flexibility
3 positives of capital intensive product
- low labour costs per unit
- little waste
- reputation for high quality
3 negatives of labour intensive product
- high labour costs
- requires skills
- hard to replace leaving staff
2 negatives of capital intensive product
- personalised products are often wanted
- consumers tastes change
capacity utilisation mesures
current output to maximum possible output
capacity utilisation formula
actual output / maximum possible output x 100
3 ways to move to full capacity
- increased demand
- increase staff hours
- balance seasonal demand
2 types of stock control
just in case
just in time
just in case stock control is when
the business keeps a certain amount of stock in reserve to allow from problems
just in time stock control is when
inputs into production only arrive when they’re needed
buffer stock is
reserve stock level
held in case of a problem
need more space/storage
lean production
minimises costs and enhance quality
ask employees where they think could be improved
stock out is
no stock
loss of production
loss of sales
quality control is
inspecting the product at the end of production before reaching the customers
quality assurance is
done at every safe of production
aims to prevent mistakes in the first place
2 positives of quality control
done by specially trained people
cheaper
2 negatives of quality control
doesn’t eliminate waste
not same level of detail as QA
total quality management is
all workers take responsibility for building in Better quality in their jobs
encourages teamwork
kaizen is
continuous improvement where small groups of workers from an area of the firm Meet regularly to discuss ways of improving quality
