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The Hayes-Wheelwright matrix is a four-stage model; each stage is characterized by the management strategy implemented to exploit the manufacturing potential. In stage 1, the production process is flexible and high cost, and becomes increasingly standardize, mechanized, and automated, resulting in an inflexible and cost-efficient process.
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Choices in production technology involve: dimensioning capacity, fractioning capacity, capacity location, outsourcing processes, process technology, automation of operations, trade-off between volume and variety (see Hayes-Wheelwright matrix).
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This is the process a firm undergoes to create an aggregate project plan: Create a well-defined and easily understood strategy. Relay the strategy with the aim of developing new products, processes, or services and improving the efficiency of current projects.
Example of a worksheet for structured problem solving and continuous improvement. A3 problem solving is a structured problem-solving and continuous-improvement approach, first employed at Toyota and typically used by lean manufacturing practitioners. [1]
A criticism levelled against the Hay Guide Chart is that the choice of factors is skewed towards traditional management values: "The Hay system consistently values male-dominated management functions over non-management functions more likely to be performed by women.” [2]
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