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Unit 2. Planning. Simultaneous Production and Consumption. New sequences for … production demand delivery consumption. Capacity is time perishable. Capacity cushion instead of inventory demand mgt = production smoothing Responses: Cross-trained workers Part-time workers
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Unit 2 Planning
Simultaneous Production and Consumption New sequences for … • production • demand • delivery • consumption
Capacity is time perishable • Capacity cushion instead of inventory • demand mgt = production smoothing • Responses: • Cross-trained workers • Part-time workers • Discount off-peak demand • All-you-can-eat breakfast Tuesday nights
Customer proximity(location, location, location) • Not as critical if inputs are • Information • Belongings • More critical if input is self • Counter example – Hawaii?
Service Process Matrix Degree of labor intensity
Perishable output • NOT!