MBA576 Week 5 Peer Response

Of the four choice options, I would choose number 4 (Replace all machines with newer and higher capacity ones while keeping the same production space. Option 1 involves doing nothing at all and is essentially hoping for the best.

Option 2, which involves purchasing the building next door does not make sense if they plan on using the same old technology. Option 3 will prove to be counterproductive if production is already low with the current employees. The only way this would most likely work is if more employees were hired.

Option 4 seems like the most reasonable and feasible option. Paying more for faster and newer equipment will prove to be more cost efficient in the future. You are able to produce more products with less people and time involved. This is essentially like the self check outs that Walmart and Target have. Versus having 5 registers open with 5 employees on it, you can assign 1 employee to watch over 5 self check outs all at once. This saves manpower and money on having to pay 5 different employees all at once.

Kibby and Strand is seeking a highly proficient and skilled Production Associate.

Job Description:

The Production Associate will work closely with other production associates and Operations Manager. You will support our biggest vendors, with minimal supervision.

Core Responsibilities:

Interacts with customers to enhance their experience pertaining to product

Effectively communicates ideas, issues and problems to Operations Manager

Qualifications:

Must be able to work as a team

Must be proficient in manufacturing production

Stevenson, W. (2021). Operations Management. New York, NY. McGraw Hill Education

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