Operations Management - Using Technology to Improve Effectiveness of Operations Management

Types of Technology

• Robotics (CAM)
  • Machines used to undertake a range of tasks e.g. moving, lifting, cutting
  • Car plants
  • High levels of Accuracy
  • Speed at which it can repeat tasks
  • Leads to less wastage, higher efficiency
  • Very expensive to install
• Automation (CAM)
  • Occurs when tasks are undertaken automatically by machines
  • Tesco - When stock levels reach certain point computer automatically orders to suppliers without any human interaction
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