Temporary And Part Time Staff / Producing To Order Flashcards

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2 pros of part time/ temporary staff

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  • lower hourly pay = saves costs = students/ parents with kids
  • gives business access to different skill sets
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2 cons of part time/ temporary staff

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  • skill level of part time/ temporary staff = drive up costs
  • motivational issues = 0 hour contract = decrease staff morale, negative possibility
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What is producing to order a method of

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Matching supply to demand

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What is producing to order

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Where products are manufactured after the order has been placed

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5
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Give 3 examples of this

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  • new cars
  • tailor made suits/ wedding dressss
  • sandwiches
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2 benefits of PTO

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  • higher selling prices = luxery/ personalised products

- lower levels of waste = less buffer stock

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2 cons of PTO

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  • requires high level of flexibility in production process = need spare capacity, flexible suppliers, skilled staff
  • difficult to deal with unexpected changes in demand
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