Category Archives: Chapter 4

(Juan Ignacio Camino, Álvaro Fernández-Novel, Javier Ocaña and Pablo Díaz) There are four different techniques to assists process analysis and design: FLOWCHARTS, TIME FUNCTION MAPPING, PROCESS CHARTS, VALUE STREAM MAPPING, and SERVICE BLUEPRINTING. 4.G.1. Flowchart. Definition: A flow chart is … Continue reading →

(Marta Alarcón & Jorge Moreno)   4.C. Repetitive Focus   What are the main characteristics of Repetitive Focus?   Facilities often organized as assembly lines Characterized by modules with parts and assemblies made previously Modules may be combined for many … Continue reading →

(Marta Alarcón & Jorge Moreno)   A process (or transformation) strategy is an organization’s approach to transforming resources into goods and services. The objective of a process strategy is to build a production process that meets customer requirements and product … Continue reading →

(Marta Alarcón, Jorge Moreno & Pablo Díaz) What are the main characteristics of mass customization? The rapid, low-cost production of goods and service to satisfy increasingly unique customer desires. Combines the flexibility of a process-focused strategy with the efficiency of … Continue reading →

(Marta Alarcón, Jorge Moreno & Pablo Díaz) 4.3. Repetitive Focus What are the main characteristics of Repetitive Focus? Facilities often organized as assembly lines Characterized by modules with parts and assemblies made previously Modules may be combined for many output … Continue reading →

(Marta Alarcón, Jorge Moreno & Pablo Díaz) A process (or transformation) strategy is an organization’s approach to transforming resources into goods and services. The objective of a process strategy is to build a production process that meets customer requirements and … Continue reading →