CAD
is digital design software that aids the creation, modification, and optimisation of a design and the design process.
CAM
Is software used to control and direct the production process by controlling machinery and equipment through a computer.
APL
Machinery and equipment which are arranged in a sequence, and the product is developed as it proceeds through each step.
AI
Involves using computerised systems to simulate human intelligence and mimic human behaviour.
Master production schedule (MPS)
A plan that outlines what a business intends to produce, in its specific quantities, within a set period of time.
Materials requirement planning (MRP)
is a process that itemises the types and quantities of materials required to meet production targets set out in the master production schedule.
Takt
The operations process seeks to create a rhythm whereby all steps in production of goods or services are synchronised to create a ‘continuous flow’ to meet customer demand.
Mental models
To challenge the existing assumptions and generalisations held by individuals and businesses as to how a business should act, behave and respond.
Systems thinking
Systems Thinking is analysing the ‘wholeness’ of a business by understanding how its interconnected parts influence each other over time
Team Learning
Accumulation of individual learning by sharing knowledge with others to become team knowledge
FWC
Is Australia’s independent workplace relations tribunal and has a range of responsibilities including, approves enterprise agreements, resolve disputes, provide a safety net of minimum pay and conditions via awards.
HR Manager
Are individuals who coordinate the relationship between employees and management within a business.
Different management strategies to respond to kpi’s and/or seek new business opportunities (CIRCLIGIGOSS)
C - change in management styles or skills
- manager altering how they direct and communicate with employees
I - innovation
- Altering or improving, or creating new products or procedures
R - redeployment of resources (capital, labour, natural)
- Transferring natural, labour, and capital resources from one area of a business to another to improve efficiency and effectiveness
C - cost-cutting
- process of reducing business expenses
L - lean production techniques
- Systematically reduce waste whilst simultaneously improving customer value
I - improving quality in production
- Implementing processes that increase the perceived value of its goods or services
G - global sourcing of inputs
- A business acquiring raw materials and resources from overseas suppliers
I - increased investment in technology
- investing in developments such as CAD, CAM, APL, robotics, online services, and AI
G - global outsourcing
- transferring specific business activities to an external business in an overseas country
O - overseas manufacture
- producing goods or services outside of the country where its headquarters are located
S - staff training
- on-the-job or off-the-job training
S - staff motivation
- increasing the willingness of employees to expend energy and effort in completing a task.
Distribution Centre
WNSW
1350 redeployed
650 to Moorebank location
3 warehouses shut down
780 million investment in tech
EV’s
27 Ev’s on the roads now
Goal of 100% Ev by 2030
Chinese manufacturers
Butchers
250 in-store butchers close
50 remain
Only count towards 4% of meat sales
489 redundant
69 - Fellow workers
420 - Butchers
Unions involved
Qantas
Long overhaul flights
A350-1000, 12 ordered
238 seats
Staff have to be trained for a day flight
Luxurious, innovative design
Toyota
Robotics
APL’s
CAD
CAM
high quality low prices
Global outsource IT network to aus IT company
Overseas Manufacturer - Components from 28 countries, i.e China and the USA
Zero defects
“Pull the andon” to fix any defects
JIT
Forecasting
MRP
TQM
Reuses boxes that supply vehicle parts
Look for alternative power systems to reduce CO2 emissions
Locke & Latham
Clarity
CommitmentC
Challenging
Complexity
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