1)
a) What is meant by lean production is the following things. Lean production means
doing more with less. But, what is that? Easy, it means that any use of resources
that do not create value for the consumer is a waste. In any case, a lean company
would make the best use of resources by cutting out waste. But, what is exactly
this waste? Well, it is overproduction, waiting, transporting, unnecessary inventory,
unnecessary motion, processing, and different defects. Three parts of the process
are important, firstly, the tidiness of the environment and the work section.
Secondly, goods and services are delivered just in time so any resources are
going to waste. Finally, Kaizen, which means that everybody in a company is
given responsibility for identifying and suggesting ways of improving production.
b) The first way that lean production might be achieved is by “Just-In-Time” or
JIT production which means producing and delivering goods exactly when
they are needed, eliminating excess inventory and minimizing storage costs.
In the context of a bakery like BettaBakers, this could mean producing cakes
in response to actual orders rather than producing a large batch of cakes that
might go unsold. By aligning production with demand, the bakery can reduce
waste, lower storage costs, and improve cash flow. The second way would be
the kaizen method, making sure that each one always has a specific task and
is doing something.
c) Technology Integration: By investing in automated machinery and technology,
you can streamline the production process and maintain consistent quality.
Automation reduces the need for labor and allows for better responsiveness
to market demands.
Cross-training and skill development: Training employees to handle multiple
tasks improves flexibility in managing bottlenecks and staffing issues. An
unstable team adapts better to changes and challenges, ultimately increasing
productivity.
d) One advantage for Carlos using batch production is that there's gonna be
more variety of cakes, making any batch different from the others.Also is a
more flexible way of working so they can change from one product to another.
e) No, because When making 100 cakes of each flavor, let's say that you make
100 choco tortas, 100 lemon pie, and 100 ricotta cakes, 100 of each will not
be sold per day, and the cakes that open have a specific time to be eaten, the
customer may not you feel like eating a cake made yesterday and our cake
may not be so fresh. also, the amount of money spent on machinery to
produce that amount of tortas per day is immense plus the space
(refrigerators) this also spends on electricity therefore the expense is much
higher than when doing it by batch production
2)
a) Productivity is how companies measure their efficiency. This could mean
using fewer inputs to produce the same output or using the same input to
produce a larger output. Así workers become more efficient, the output per
worker increases, so the cost of producing a product decreases. Companies
strive to increase productivity to be more competitive.
b) Two benefits of increasing productivity for Mr Patel would be higher output
levels without proportionate increases in resources (like labor and materials),
leading to cost savings, and potentially meeting customer demands more
quickly and effectively.
c) The first way that technology could change production methods for Mr. Patel
is that is time-saving. While machines can work 24/7 with minimal
supervision, reducing the time required to manufacture each piece of
furniture, intense hard labor is more time consuming and you need more
skilled workers for it. Also, in that rubric, it can cause different accidents that
then lead to missing workers or compensation. Furthermore, the automation
aspect allows for faster turnaround times, which can lead to increased
productivity. The other way that technology could change production methods
for Mr. Patel is that technologies enable the creation of detailed, accurate,
and customizable designs using computer software. Instead of relying solely
on manual drawings and measurements, Mr. Patel's factory could use
software to create digital representations of furniture designs. This would
allow for precise measurements and adjustments, reducing the likelihood of
errors.
d) One disadvantage of using job production in Mr. Patel's business is that
making the exact requirements of the customer by hand is gonna take a long
time. Also if there is a mistake this is going to be so expensive to correct
because It involves having to start producing the entire product again, in
addition to being very late and difficult.
e) Yes, he should. This is because although workers can do perfectly efficient
work, the methods used generate great readiness when it comes to
generating income, implementing new technological resources not only
optimizes the time, it also generates precision when it comes to seeing how
many sales you can get to generate
Maitena Peluso
Mia Rosso
Milena Rubin
Bianca Penzotti
