Thicketwood Ltd.
ValueImplicationCore?QualityA. Well finished – Smoothed edging, Consistency of designB. Material – Preference for solid woodsC. Customization – exact custom fit for kitchen design needs A. Purchasing a router can be beneficial to ensuring that products come out consistently as fit to customer order. Purchasing the newer equipment might be a better idea as it is more likely not to leave indenting/burns that can sometimes be the cause with older used routers.B. If either machine is purchased it must be able to handle not only particle board but also solid woodC. Each machine should be able to be used for a variety of design choices and cuts (Corner cuts, half fits etc.)YesQuantityBeing able to deliver on demand- Output should be able to match the upcoming estimated demand of 2000 unitesYesPricenoService(Argument can be made for this)(Argument can be made for this)noFunction[Insert High Quality BS][Insert highly subjective BS]Yes
ProjectJob ShopBatchLine-FlowContinuous FlowLabourModerate SkillEquipmentLess Automation, Gen LabourProduction TriggerCustomer TriggeredVariationsVery HighVolumesLow VolumesCurrent ProcessCutting        →Holes          →Routing       →Assemble      →Finishing1 Worker1 Worker4 Workers1 Workers2 Workers10 Feet per min1.2 min per hole1 part every 96 min1 Cabinet per 90 min1 Cabinet per 20 minutes12 Feet per Part20 Parts per 60 Per Cabinet96 mins per Part4 Parts per Cabinet1 Cabinet per 90 min1 Cabinet per 20 min12/10 = 1.21.2×20= 24 1 Cabinet per 24 min60x1.2=721 Cabinet per 72 min96(1/4)(4)=961 Cabinet per 96 MinutesNot neededNot Needed20 Cabinets/day6.6 Cabinets/day5 Cabinets per day5.3 Cabinets/day24 Cabinets/Day