A level production strategy relies on a constant output rate and capacity while varying inventory and backlog levels to handle the fluctuating demand pattern. Describe why or why not a pure service industry (e.g. accounting or law firms) may or may not be able to implement this type of technique.
Review the various Lean production and Six Sigma quality tools outlined in Chapter 8. Select a tool or process that could be implemented in your current or past organization and describe how this tool could be used in improving supply chain management
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Why pure service firms may struggle with level production strategies
1. A level production strategy relies on a constant output rate and
capacity while varying inventory and backlog levels to handle
the fluctuating demand pattern. Describe why or why not a pure
service industry (e.g. accounting or law firms) may or may not
be able to implement this type of technique.
Review the various Lean production and Six Sigma quality tools
outlined in Chapter 8. Select a tool or process that could be
implemented in your current or past organization and describe
how this tool could be used in improving supply chain
management
