Chapter 9
Intermittent process of production
A short production run with frequent adjustments to machines
ISO
A worldwide non governmental federation of national standards bodies.
labor, land, capital, entrepreneurship, and knowledge
Factors of production
Keep operations running efficient, crest a good experience for the customer
Goals of Organization
labor, land, capital
Inputs of the production process
Outputs in production process
Services and goods
1.Inputs 2. Production control 3. Outputs
Steps in the production process
lean manufacturing
The production of goods using less of everything
just-in-time inventory control
To cut such costs, many companies have implanted a system that keeps a minimum of inventory on the premises
Inter firm process
Using an internet focused strategy
flexible manufacturing
When machines are programmed to do multiple tasks in order to produce a variety of production.
Operation Management
a specialized area in management that converts or transforms resources into goods and services
Form Utility
the value producers add to materials in the creation of finished goods and services