Nature of Production
The three areas in the production process.
input, throughout or conversion and output
Two broad categories forecasting techniques are categorized in.
Quantitative and Qualitative
Three product design strategies.
modularisation, miniaturisation, integration, value analysis, computer aided design (CAD) and computer aided manufacturing (CAM)
The three methods of production
job, batch & flow
The four layout strategies
process, production, fixed position and cellular.
factors of production, location of production, forecasting and quality assurance.
Two techniques that are quantitative.
time series analysis, moving average or consumer surveys.
This strategy is when a product or unit is manufactured so that other parts can be easily added to its main unit or taken away.
Modularisation
This involves producing a good or a service to cater for the specific needs of a consumer.
Job production
This strategy is where the item being worked on remains stationary, and workers, materials and equipment are moved about as needed.
Fixed-position layout
Two factors that are a part of the conversion decision.
production methods, production layout, capacity planning, quality control, quality assurance, and productivity decisions.
Two techniques that are qualitative.
sales force composite, delphi method, or jury of experts.
This strategy is the process whereby firms make their products smaller and at the same time, include additional features.
miniaturisation
This is the process which enables items to be created in bulk and identical items are produced in a set.
Batch
This strategy is where operations of similar nature are grouped together. Therefore, all the machinery and equipment to carry out a specific function or process will be grouped together or placed in a single workstation or department.
Process
Two factors a part of the output decisions.
distribution and logistics, quality control, and inventory management
This forecasting technique is based on the results of a questionnaire obtained from a panel of experts.
Delphi method
This strategy is when all departments in the firm have an input in its production to achieve the firm's objective.
Integration
This is the production process where products move from one stage of production to another stage continuously
Flow
This strategy is where the transformed resources flow along a line of processes that has been prearranged.
Production
A factor that is a part of the input and conversion decisions.
Quality assurance
This technique is made up of experts who are directly employed by the business.
Jury of experts
This is when computers are used to design a product.
Computer aided design
Highly skilled workforce will be needed and so is a disadvantage of this method of production.
Job
This strategy is a combination of process and product layout.
Cellular /cell