Section 2: operational systems are generally classified into the following characteristics. please indicate how successful (Lean) Tools and techniques has been in these areas. (Please tick the option(s) that applies. Note: 1 Least successful; 5 Most successful) – – Operational Characteristic Success Rating process and technology Increased emphasis on automated systems/varying of technology, information systems and databases to enhance [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] product conformance, efficiency, communication and customer interaction. Emphasis on production (shop-floor layout), processes e.g. machine centres. Capacity [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] Increased emphasis on the interaction between and to match demand. Resources, Technology Supply Chain Facilities [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] Increased emphasis on business proximity to market/customer. Re-organisation of business into network of smaller business units. Possible of the facility. ‘showcase’ Supply chain Positioning structural [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] Increased emphasis over the of activities to be carried out by the company i.e. outsourcing, in-sourcing, subcontracts, Make vs Buy etc. Emphasis on the span of process (vertical integration). Planning and Control Increased emphasis on the flow of materials in and through the company e.g. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) 2, Optimised Production Technology (OPT), Period Batch Control (OPC), Kanban ConWip, [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] Batching, Jobbing, Flow etc. Increased emphasis on the optimisation of product availability and interaction between information capacity and stock. Human Resources [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] Increased emphasis on worker skills, defined routines, training, motivation, attitudes, values and culture of the organisation. Quality Control [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]
Section 2: operational systems are generally classified into the following characteristics. please indicate how successful (Lean) Tools and techniques has been in these areas. (Please tick the option(s) that applies. Note: 1 – Least successful; 5 – Most successful) structural Operational Characteristic Success Rating process and technology Increased emphasis on automated systems/varying of technology, information systems and databases to enhance product conformance, efficiency, communication and customer interaction. Emphasis on production (shop-floor layout), processes e.g. machine centres. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] Capacity Increased emphasis on the interaction between Resources, Technology and Supply Chain to match demand. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] Facilities Increased emphasis on business proximity to market/customer. Re-organisation of business into network of smaller business units. Possible ‘showcase’ of the facility. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] Supply chain Positioning Increased emphasis over the of activities to be carried out by the company i.e. outsourcing, in-sourcing, subcontracts, Make vs Buy etc. Emphasis on the span of process (vertical integration). [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] Planning and Control Increased emphasis on the flow of materials in and through the company e.g. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) 2, Optimised Production Technology (OPT), Period Batch Control (OPC), Kanban ConWip, Batching, Jobbing, Flow etc. Increased emphasis on the optimisation of product availability and interaction between information capacity and stock. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] Human Resources Increased emphasis on worker skills, defined routines, training, motivation, attitudes, values and culture of the organisation. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] Quality Control [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]
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