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  • What are the three basic functions of enterprises?

    product / service development
    marketing
    operations
  • How do companies work?

    input resources -- managing and changing resources -- output products and services
  • What are the implications of high volume?

    High repeatability
    Specialization
    Capital intensive

    Low unit costs
  • What are the implications of low volume in operations and processes?

    Low repetition
    Each staff member performs more of each task
    Less systemization
    High unit costs
  • What are the implications of high variation in demand in operations and processes?

    Changing capacity
    Anticipation
    Flexibility 
    In touch with demand
    High unit costs
  • What are the implications of low variation in demand in operations and processes?

    Stable
    Routine
    Predictable
    High utilization
    Low unit costs
  • What are the implications of high visibility in operations and processes?

    Short waiting tolerance
    Satisfaction governed by customer perception
    Customer contact skills needed
    Received variety is high
    High unit costs
  • What are the implications of low visibility in operations and processes?

    Time lag between production and consumption
    Standardization
    Low contact skills
    High staff utilization
    Centralization
    Low unit costs
  • What are the 5 competitive dimensions that can be used to measure performance?

    Quality -- being right
    Speed -- being fast
    Dependability -- being on time
    Flexibility -- being able to change
    Cost -- being productive
  • What are the effects of quality?

    Quality reduces cost
    Quality increases dependibility
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