8 Features Of Manufacturing

Question 1

What are the advantages to QRM?

Answer 1

Lower capital costs - due to minimisation of raw materials and finished goods

Larger market share- due to the system’s attractiveness to new clients

Demand-led small batch production combined with the quick turnaround - reduces stock and need for storage facilities.

Production team accountability + waste minimisation strategies facilitates high quality at reduced cost

Question 2

What are the disadvantages to QRM?

Answer 2

Danger of being let down by suppliers= unable to fulfil orders

Wide fluctuations in demand = problems

Human resource problems due to changing roles and responsibilities

Requires multi-discipline support from all departments to facilitate successful implementation