Process-Focused Strategy

I have been told types of Process Strategies. First, Process-Focused Strategy. The characteristics : facilities are organized by process, similar processes are together (example: all drill presses are together), low volume, high variety products, ‘Jumbled’ flow. Other names : intermittent process or Job shop.


Process-Focused Strategy Examples : Machine Shop, Hospital, and Bank.

Advantages :
1. Greater product flexibility
2. More general purpose equipment
3. Lower initial capital investment
Disadvantages :
1. High variable costs
2. More highly trained personnel
3. More difficult production planning & control
4. Low equipment utilization (5% to 25%)


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