COMM-1006EL Lecture 15: Diverse
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Problem statement/questions to consider: task analysis, process analysis, quantitative and qualitative costs and bene ts of new process, payback period, pros and cons of new vs old process, other factors, justi cation of restructuring. Task analysis: quality, service, quantity, price, function. Costs and bene ts-new process: costs: restructuring investment of 000, additional xed overhead costs related to 1. 5 hours per shift to increase in set up (mechanics labour allocated to this line) Costs: 1. 25 hrs/shift x 3 shifts/day x 250 days/yr x /hour= 563. Been ts: . 5/hr x 8 h/shift x 3 shifts x 250 days/yr= 000. Considerations: this case is about detailed production ow. Wednesday, november 5, 2014: discussion of how proposed changes affect the existing process ow and potential revenues, financial feasibility, key is the current and proposed line process, implications must be part of recommendation. Recommendation what is going to happen as a result .