Temporary And Part Time Staff / Producing To Order Flashcards
1
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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
2
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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
3
Q
What is producing to order a method of
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Matching supply to demand
4
Q
What is producing to order
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Where products are manufactured after the order has been placed
5
Q
Give 3 examples of this
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- new cars
- tailor made suits/ wedding dressss
- sandwiches
6
Q
2 benefits of PTO
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- higher selling prices = luxery/ personalised products
- lower levels of waste = less buffer stock
7
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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
