ch 42 Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
lean production
A
approach to production aimed at reducing the quantity of resources used
2
Q
just-in-time
A
production technique that is highly responsive to customer orders and use very little stock holding
3
Q
tailor-made
A
where a product has been designed so that it is exactly right for someone’s need.
4
Q
stockpile
A
large supply of goods and so forth that are being kept for use or possible use in the future
5
Q
quality circles
A
small group of factory workers who meet regularly to discuss ways to improve working method and to solve problems
6
Q
(empowerment)
A
workers are given more responsibility:
-organise own work
-decision-making w/o managers
