Internal logistics – Manufacturing processes
Cadbury as an international business have chosen to develop a variety of different styles of operations in accordance to the type of product, the stage of production and the location in which it is taking place.
Business’ such as Cadburys have the opportunity to use a range of different manufacturing processes when manufacturing their products, one of the methods that is “more commonly found in practice is the batch process” (Krajewski et al, 2010 p. 118-119). The batch method is the manufacturing process in which “each time it produces more than one item at a time.” (Slack et al, 2016 p. 191) This means that the batch method allows the business to produce a small amount of their product at
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The “mass processes are those which produce items in high volume and relatively narrow variety” (Slack et al, 2016 p. 191), this therefore means that the business produces a large volume of their chosen product. This method is particularly useful for those businesses who have a high level of demand due to the process allowing the business to meet these demands due to the high volume of the product produced. this method of production is used in Cadburys to make the base chocolate which is used for all the chocolate based products that they make. The mass production method would be the most efficient of the production methods for Cadburys in this case as this method allows the company to produce large amounts of their milk chocolate to match the large amounts needed to meet the volume needed to make the variety of their products. Cadburys use of the mass production method also “provides the flexibility demanded by the customer” (Walker 2003, p160), Cadburys have the chocolate base as a “standard product design which can be modified to offer what the customers desire” (Walker 2003, p160) such as the orange cream product; using the batch …show more content…
They decided to use the push systems, “in a push system of control, activities are scheduled by means of a central system and completed in line with central instructions” (Slack et al, 2016 p. 340). This means that “each work centre pushes out work without consideration whether the succeeding work centre can make use of it” (Slack et al, 2016 p. 340) therefore often leads to a collection of work being held up at one work centre due to them not being able to keep up with process. Cadburys have decided to use this method for their entire production process, this may be due to the large demand they find due to being one of the top confectioners in the world as the “production of the items begins in advancement of customer’s needs” (Krajewski et al, 2010 p.
Ohori is a smaller corporation with a semi-varied product line, so they classified into the job shop category of the process matrix. Ohori sells ten different grinds ranging from percolator to Turkish style, which requires different variations of the grinding, refining, and roasting process. These variations in the inputs of the process yield different outputs in terms of the flavor and richness of the coffee. Folgers, by comparison, sells its coffee as a single grind type, with variations on its blends. This puts them into the project process category in the process matrix. Some standard options are offered, but the range of choices is limited and determined by marketing in advance of the customer’s order.
“His decision to focus on the production of the Hershey milk chocolate bar is now hailed as one of the most important decisions in the history of American business” (Milton Hershey 1). Certain aspects of Milton Hershey’s life are impossible to not take notice of. A simple chocolate bar completely changed the world of business, Milton S. Hershey impacted the world in a huge way.
In addition, on day 105, the reorder quantity was 13,200. This approach was effective as it increased the number of inventory kits available for production. In total, the company used $2,059,000 to increase its inventory levels. The increased inventory levels and the readjustments of reorder points enabled the factory to increase the number of jobs accepted each day as well as to reduce the number of jobs waiting for kits. In addition, there was a high number of kits queued at station one from day 80 which was accompanied by increased utilization of station one. Besides, we were able to reduce the lead time for all the orders and this enabled the company to increase its revenues.
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The basic premise for JIT is fairly simple: a company only produces an item when there is a need, or just-in-time for a company or individual to purchase it (Manoocherhi, 1988). The theory of JIT also accepts that there may be a need for an item at another work station and this would also create the need for production. Rather than utilizing the common practice of mass production and attempting to sell and distribute the products after they are created, JIT waits until there is a defined need that must be met. By doing this, JIT systems allow companies to decrease the level of production, decrease the necessary manpower hours utilized in mass production modes of supply, and eliminates the waste inherent in over-production. These techniques are especially effective for small companies, who are far less able to absorb the impact of unsold products. JIT has been shown to significantly impact reductions in overhead costs that reduce re-investments, and encourage stabilizing business practices(Manoocherhi, 1988).
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The importance of planning and designing procedures for a food and beverage establishment is essential for a successful establishment. Procedures are the cautions taken to ensure that the operation is running effectively and efficiently to meet demands of the customer, with an effective and efficient operation it may reduce the complication of keeping customer relationships intact with the business. Making good decisions about operational procedures is an important characteristics to ensure that all processes and steps are taken to a degree of high quality standards and are delivered so it meets the requirements of a customer or goals set by the organization. Business that have effective practices can produce products and services that meets a high quality standards that can be delivered as the establishment inputs an effective effort into procedures such as supplies, customer orders, and payment that enable the organization to grow. Doyle, Bell and Smith (2010) examine that procedures was needed for an effective operation, for example procedures can resolve problems like poor customer servicing can be resolved by putting 100% effort of service to all customer no matter if it large or small, so that all customer are treated equally also on other hands like issues such as inventory efficiency, can be arranged so that the establishment is aware of stock control procedures and structures so that there is enough stock for sales. An establishment with a solid control on procedures allows effective and efficient operations bu...
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