Process Design Matrix Explanation

Process Design Matrix Explanation

Complete the Process Design Matrix.  

Develop a Executive Summary in which you identify appropriate design approaches for the selected product and service used in the Process Design Matrix.

Differentiate the service process and the manufacturing process. Explain the reasons for the differences.
Explain how this can be applied to processes within your work or personal life and provide examples.

Process Design Matrix

Complete the process design matrix.  Select one service with which you are familiar and one product with which you are familiar.  Select the best process approach for each (e.g. service – production line, self-service, or personal attention approach; product – job shop, batch, assemply line, or continuous flow) and include 3-5 line items about each aspect.

Process Design Aspect   Service Product

Design focal point                           

Strategy                              

Process design approach                             

Process map                     

Process Performance Measurement                     

Factory location                               

Facilty layout                     

Process design                 

Scheduling                         

Producting planning                       

Workforce                         

Quality                 

Capacity                              

Inventory