Suppose that a firm is considering moving from a batch process to an assembly-line process to better meet evolv ing market needs. What concerns might the following functions have about this proposed process change: marketing, finance, human resources, accounting, and information systems?
1. Classify the following types of processes as continuous, assembly line, batch, job shop, or project: a. Doctor’s office b. Automatic car wash c. College curriculum d. Studying for an exam e. Registration for classes f. Electric utility 2. Why are assembly-line processes usually so much more efficient but less flexible than batch processes? Give […]