Describe the Role of Line Managers in Productivity Improvement Programs

question 96

Essay

Describe the role of line managers in productivity improvement programs.

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Definitions:

Postponement

A strategy used in supply chain management to delay product customization until customer orders are received.

Replenishment Cycle

The process of restocking products or materials in a supply chain, from ordering to receipt and back to order again.

Lead Time

Lead time is the duration between the initiation and completion of a process, often used in reference to the time taken from ordering to receiving goods.

ROP

Refers to Reorder Point, a inventory management technique indicating the minimum level before a new order must be placed.