Capacity Utalisation And Mango Flashcards

(10 cards)

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Low capacity utalisation advantages

A

Flexbiity to take in new orders

Less stress on workforce

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Capcity utilization

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Measures how much of a businesses maximum output is actually being used

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3
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Way to improve Capacity Management

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Training staff to be flexible
Use of technology and automation
Match staff to seasonal demand

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4
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Disadvantages of low capacity utilization

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Lower profits
Higher cost
Inefficient due to unused resources

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5
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Stakeholder impact on High utalisation

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Workers-More working hours,increase workload,possible burnout
Managers-higher profits
Shareholders-higher profits and dividends
Customer-possible lower quality In goods

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Stakeholder impact on low utalisation

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Employees-decrease workload,boardem
Managers-pressure to cut cost
Shareholders-Lower profits
Customers-higher quality goods

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7
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What is capacity management

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The process of ensuring a business has the right capacity to meet demand

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8
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What can a business do when utalisation is low

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Reduce staff
Close underperforming facilities
Market in order to boost demand

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9
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Capcity utalisation Formula %

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Current output/Maximum possible output x100

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What can a business do when utalisation is too high

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Hire more staff and machinery
Increase operating hours

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