COMMERCE 2OC3 Study Guide - Final Guide: Frito-Lay, Focus 3, Service Design
1 May 2016
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Groups production of parts that need similar processes (work cells) Work cells perform in one location (all operations of a specific module) Raw materials move to work cells, modules go to the assembly line. Materials go to assembly line using jit system (man system) Process strategy: approach to transforming resources to goods and services. Objective: build a process that meets customer requirements and product specifications (within constraints). Has long term effects on efficiency and production flexibility, costs and quality. The limitations of a firm"s operation strategy are determined at the time of the process decision. process volume and variety: every good or service is made using one of the 4 process strategies. 4 basic strategies: repetitive focus: process focus. Process focus: facilities are organized around specific activities. General purpose equipment, skilled personnel, high degree of product flexibility, typically high costs and low equipment utilization, product flows may vary considerably making planning and scheduling a challenge.
