JGT2 ALL
Decision Analysis
Task 1 with output
To: Shuzworld
From: Robert Hixon Director of Operations
When we face challenges in life that are far beyond our own power, it 's an opportunity to build on our faith, inner strength, and courage. I 've learned that how we face challenges plays a big role in the outcome. Stay ambitious & determined and you can Never fail.
Re: Operations Recommendations
Date: November, 06, 2012
A) Work Flow
The current workflow needs to address how to best organize the assembly line so that it is most efficient, and what metrics can be provided in determining the correct number of workstations. My recommendation to improve work flow is to utilize assembling and balancing strategies in Shuzworld’s Shanghai Production
Facility (SSPF). Due to the circumstances surrounding this issue, I have chosen this decision analysis tool because the goal of using a layout strategy is “to develop an effective and efficient layout that will meet the firm’s competitive requirements” (JGT2 power point presentation). Proper job layouts must support a business 's competitive priorities: process, flexibility, customer contact, and quality of work life. Although there are a variety of layouts to choose from, I recommend using the Product Oriented Layout in order to maximize the long run efficiency of operations by achieving the following: Higher utilization of space, equipment and people, improved flow of materials, information and people, improved employee morale and safer working conditions, improved customer interaction, and more flexibility. The current budget produces 6 workboots in one hour with a 40 hour work week making this the most appropriate layout for the production of footwear as it allows for the relationship between our best personnel and machine utilization for the repetitive and continuous production of our product.
I recommend that management organize this production process into 5 workstations with the appropriate
Task 1 with output
To: Shuzworld
From: Robert Hixon Director of Operations
When we face challenges in life that are far beyond our own power, it 's an opportunity to build on our faith, inner strength, and courage. I 've learned that how we face challenges plays a big role in the outcome. Stay ambitious & determined and you can Never fail.
Re: Operations Recommendations
Date: November, 06, 2012
A) Work Flow
The current workflow needs to address how to best organize the assembly line so that it is most efficient, and what metrics can be provided in determining the correct number of workstations. My recommendation to improve work flow is to utilize assembling and balancing strategies in Shuzworld’s Shanghai Production
Facility (SSPF). Due to the circumstances surrounding this issue, I have chosen this decision analysis tool because the goal of using a layout strategy is “to develop an effective and efficient layout that will meet the firm’s competitive requirements” (JGT2 power point presentation). Proper job layouts must support a business 's competitive priorities: process, flexibility, customer contact, and quality of work life. Although there are a variety of layouts to choose from, I recommend using the Product Oriented Layout in order to maximize the long run efficiency of operations by achieving the following: Higher utilization of space, equipment and people, improved flow of materials, information and people, improved employee morale and safer working conditions, improved customer interaction, and more flexibility. The current budget produces 6 workboots in one hour with a 40 hour work week making this the most appropriate layout for the production of footwear as it allows for the relationship between our best personnel and machine utilization for the repetitive and continuous production of our product.
I recommend that management organize this production process into 5 workstations with the appropriate
References: Heizer, J. & render, B. (2010). Operations Management (10th Ed). New Jersey: Pearson. Decision Analysis Task 4 is an attached Power Point