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
