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S/OM/58. Organisation, planning and control of operations: case study of Greastex line product design

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DATE:
2008
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79.99 GBP

The paper examines the factors affecting the design of the product and the advantages of a good product design. A layout for a Greastex line design is proposed addressing the issues of capacity and inventory planning and control, timing of facility introduction, planning options for Greastex supply decisions, quality improvement framework, etc. Theoretical underpinnings of effective productivity are reviewed reflecting on the quality of the study. The paper is based on Hank Kolb, Director, Quality Assurance case study.

 

KEYWORDS: Product design, Greastex, quality, productivity,