Production managment
Refers to all the activities in managing the transformatjon process
Production
The process of changing inputs such as labour services into goods and services that can be sold.
Job production
Where a product is supplied to meet the exact requirements of a customer.
Flow production
When an item moves continuously from one stage of the process to another
Specialisation
When individuals focus on a limited number of tasks
Lean production
An apporach to production to minimise waste
JIT production
Holds as little stock as possible. Items are ordered just in time to be used.
Kaizen
Continuous improvement