Maui Sandal Case Study

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two, $0.04 per unit in month three, and finally $0.03 in month four. Having used a learning curve analysis against these figures it will show the cost of production for this line of Sandal is likely to decrease a little more before it levels out. The company can make a determination using this information to price the sandals competitively while providing the largest profit margin. The learning curve can be used and is based on the assumption that as people continue to perform a task that will become more proficient at it and will become more efficient as well. The coefficient approach of analyzing this learning curve seemed to be the best option in this scenario. You can use a simple formula to calculate the hours needed for each grouping my multiplying the required time of the first grouping by the coefficient of the grouping you are trying to discover. This tool provided the most simple means to discover the required hours of each grouping.

C. Staffing Plan Recommendations

The assignment method was used in determining ways that the schedule can be change to maximize production while reducing idle time, completion time, and potentially labor costs. Using the information that was provided, Operator A will cost $10.00 for the first job, $11.00 for the second, $9.00 for the third, and $10.00 for the fourth. Operator B will cost $12.00 for the first job, $9.00 for the second job, $8.00 for the third, and $8.00 for the fourth. Operator C similarly will cost $11.00 for the first, $11.00 for the second, $11.00 for the third, and $9.00 for the fourth. Last, Operator D will cost $11.00 for the first, $11.00 for the second, $9.00 for the third, and $10.00 for the fourth. While trying to find the most cost efficient method of assigning these workers to a task, I found that the first task should be performed by Operator A. The second task should be performed by Operator B, The third task should be assigned to Operator D, and the fourth task should be given to Operator C. If these assignments were implemented if would only cost $37.00 for the completion of all 4 tasks. Some operators were more proficient at other tasks than those assigned but looking at the work as a whole, the tasks I’ve outlined will produce the more efficient numbers. I believe the assignment method is the most accurate way to determine scheduling changes that can be implemented to improve the production effort. The company can focus on the labor costs that are associated with each unit.

D. Recommendations for two short-term scheduling techniques of rules for efficient movement of units

Gantt charts are a great way to improve production and the efficiency of the movement of units within Shuzworld. The charts can show machines that are not being utilized, idle times or total load times of machines and can assist in scheduling jobs more effectively. Utilizing these charts Shuzworld will know the peak times the machines are being used, as well as when they are being used the least and can schedule maintenance during these lulls in performance to keep the machines running at their top efficiency. It will also allow the company to schedule deliveries and orders more accurately by ensuring the order is moving through production in an efficient manner.

The second way that Shuzworld could help to increase the movement of units is to fill an order when it is received. This will reduce the amount of inventory being stored in the facility, granting more space within the production facility. There is a risk associated with this recommendation, however, and that is if a large number of orders come in it will be difficult to produce the numbers required in a timely manner. There is currently a shipping schedule that Shuzworld has implemented and producing units to meet this shipping schedule will help ensure units are available to ship to the customer. This can be accomplished utilizing the Input-Output control technique. This technique requires that personnel track and analyze what work is being generated versus what is being produced. If you are completing more orders at the end of assembly than were ordered in the beginning it can lead to overages and wasted spending and funded labor hours there were not productive.

Another resource that can be used is the Assignment Method. This method assigns tasks to resources. All assignments are placed in a table that has the time or costs associated with said assignment and the expected costs of the assignment. This technique will subtract or add appropriate number to the lowest opportunity cost for each assignment. Using this information you can assign jobs or tasks to resources with minimal costs and performance time better utilizing your resources. The weakness of this method is that only one worker/job is assigned to