Chapter 11:The Production Function

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Systems

An orderly arrangement of parts to achieve a specific outcome.

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Production planning

The plan used in the production process to decrease cost, time, and increase output.

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Production control

Managing individual tasks in the production process for the best result.

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Routing

Determining the best and cheapest sequence of operations.

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Scheduling

Working out the time required for each production task.

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Loading

Assigning work to workers and machines.

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Dispatching

Converting planning into action with instructions for material movement.

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Following-up

Ensuring scheduling and production systems run according to plan.

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Inspection

Checking the quality of the process and final product.

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Corrective action

Involves adjustments to the planning process.

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Safety management

Includes essential safety precautions in the workplace.

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Occupational Health and Safety Act

Outlines health and safety roles of stakeholders.

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Quality control

Inspection of the final product to meet required standards.

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Quality management systems

Framework to manage key processes meeting standards.

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SABS

South African Bureau of Standards maintaining standards in South Africa.

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Workplace Safety Reasons:

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Ensuring compliance with laws and regulations to avoid penalties.

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Workplace Safety Reasons:

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Demonstrating care for workers' well-being and health.

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Workplace Safety Reasons:

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Preventing lawsuits, fines, and financial troubles due to accidents.

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Workplace Safety Policy:

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Document outlining safety management measures and controls.

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Workplace Safety Policy:

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Safety warnings and signs to inform employees of workplace dangers.

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Workplace Safety Policy:

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Required and accessible kits with trained personnel for emergencies.

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Workplace Safety Policy:

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Ensuring no hazardous substances, providing training on safety.

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Workplace Safety Policy:

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Safety measures when handling machinery to prevent injuries.

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Workplace Safety Policy Purpose:

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Establishing and maintaining a safety-focused environment in the business.

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Workplace Safety Policy Purpose:

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Identifying those responsible for health and safety matters.

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Workplace Safety Policy Purpose:

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Explaining how hazards will be controlled based on risk assessment.

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Workplace Safety Policy Aspects:

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Acknowledging the right to a safe and healthy work environment.

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Workplace Safety Policy Aspects:

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Recognizing the need to meet OHSA standards and prioritize safety.

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Workplace Safety Policy Aspects:

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Reviewing and improving safety policies regularly for effectiveness.

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Precautionary Measures for Machinery:

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Ensuring employees are trained and follow safety protocols.

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Precautionary Measures for Machinery:

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Providing and mandating protective clothing and equipment for workers.

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Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) Purpose:

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Safeguarding employees' health, safety, and welfare in the workplace.

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Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) Requirements:

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Establishing and maintaining a secure work environment for employees.

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Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) Requirements:

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Outlining duties of various parties regarding health and safety.

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Quality Control Definition:

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Process of maintaining consistent high-quality goods or services.

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Raw Materials for Furniture Manufacturer

Includes timber (wood), hardware, and paint used in the production process.

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Direct Labour Cost

Wages paid to workers directly involved in the manufacturing process, such as production line workers.

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Fixed Overhead Expenses

Costs like factory rent, utilities, salaries, depreciation, insurance, and vehicle installments that do not vary with production levels.

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Variable Overhead Expenses

Costs like electricity, telephone, indirect raw materials, and indirect labor that fluctuate with production output.

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Total Production Cost Calculation

Sum of primary cost (material + direct labor) and overhead expenses (fixed + variable).

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Unit Cost Calculation

Total production cost divided by the number of units produced.

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Profit Calculation

Revenue minus total costs, where revenue is selling price multiplied by the number of units sold.

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Break-Even Point

The level of revenue at which total costs equal total income, indicating the start of profit accumulation.

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Contribution Margin

Selling price minus variable cost per unit, used to calculate the break-even point.

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Break-Even Point Formula

Fixed costs divided by contribution margin, determining the number of units needed to cover costs.

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