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what is time based management
manufactures will try to shorten production time to reduce costs
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to do this manufacturers need to
invest in flexible capital, train staff to be multiskilled
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what is total quality management
every member of staff responsible for checking quality
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factors of total quality management
teamwork (herzberg + maslow), lots of training, employees are of equal importance
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advantages of total quality management
it can become rooted in company culture, training staff in quality will show in all areas of production
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disadvantages of total quality management
staff may think it lacks structure, staff will need training in 4 functions of business which is expensive
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what are the 4 components of lean production
just in time JIT, time based management, total quality management, kaizen
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lean production definition
eliminating waste and producing more
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benefits of lean production
higher labour productivity, less stock means less factory space and capital equipment, less defects, improved quality, reliable for customers
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definition of JIT
cuts costs of holding unnecessary stocks (raw materials)
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traits of JIT
production is to order, 0 defects are vital, response times to changing demands can be quick
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disadvantages of JIT
manufacturers reputation in hands of supplier, processing order costs increased, break in supply causes problems for purchaser
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