Title: Explain and differentiate between the characteristics of a project, job shop, flow shop, and ... Post by: Kao on Jan 30, 2018 Explain and differentiate between the characteristics of a project, job shop, flow shop, and continuous flow process.
Title: Explain and differentiate between the characteristics of a project, job shop, flow shop, and ... Post by: npalmieri on Jan 30, 2018 The following characteristics describe a project:
One-of-a-kind Large scale Complex Wide variation in specifications or tasks Resources brought to the site The following characteristics describe a job shop: Significant setup and/or changeover time Low to moderate volume Batching (small to large jobs) Many process routes with some repetitive steps Customizes design to customer's specifications High level of skills The following characteristics describe a flow shop: Little or no setup or changeover time Dedicated to a small range of goods or services that are highly similar Similar sequence of process steps Moderate to high volumes Specialized skills The following characteristics describe continuous flow: Very high volumes in a fixed processing sequence Not made from discrete parts High investment in equipment and facilities Dedicated to a small range of goods and services Automated movement of goods or information between process steps 24-hour/7-day continuous operation |