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WHAT IS PRODUCTION SYSTEM ? A production system can be defined as a transformation system in which a saleable or service is created by working up on a set of inputs. inputs are usually men, machine, money, material etc.
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MASS PRODUCTION
Manufacturing of discrete parts or assemblies using a continuous. process are called mass production. The production is a very large volume.
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CONTINUOUS PRODUCT
PRODUCT FACILITIES AS PER THE SEQUENCE OF PRODUCT OPERATION FROM FIRST OPERATION TO FINISH GOODS
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ADVANTAGES
Standardization of product and process sequence. Higher rate of production with reduced time. Higher capacity utilization due to line balance. Manpower is not required. Person with limited skill can be use. unit cost is low due to the higher rate of production
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LIMITATION
Flexibility to accommodate and process number of product does not exist. Very high investment. Product difference is limited.
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Competitive Priorities
Cost Quality Flexibility Speed
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Flexibility
-customization
-variety -volume flexibility
Time
-delivery speed -on time delivery -development speed
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Southwest Airlines
one type of airplane facilitates crew changes, record-keeping, maintenance, and inventory costs direct flights mean no baggage transfers $30 million annual savings in travel agent commissions by requiring customers to contact the airline directly
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Wal-Mart
Dell
Motorola
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