The main aim of this research paper is to analyse the two primary issues faced by National Cranberry Cooperative during the period of cranberry harvesting. The paper focuses on case analysis of the process at Receiving Plant 1 (RP1). It is identified that there are number of issues that are essential d for National Cranberry Cooperative do rectify such as higher waiting time periods for trucks before unloading of berries at RP1, similarly other major problem is higher accompanied overtime costs. Additionally, other major difficulty is associated with the grading of process berries, as half of them are not of top quality as well as does not deserve more premiums to be paid.
Company Overview
National Cranberry Cooperative is one of the leading …show more content…
Similarly, another major problem is overtime costs that are associated with the processing of cranberries harvesting. National Cranberry Cooperative has an approach towards solving the problem by seeking one or more causes of the issues along with the distinctive alternatives to resolve the issue in the most effective manner. At the same time, the cooperative is looking for numerical representation as well as measures to examine the solutions more comprehensively. It depicts that NCC requires to identify a way to make efficiencies as well as effectiveness for the production or harvesting of cranberries during the peaks in production otherwise there will be a bottleneck that will be creating, at the same time will cause delays in harvesting process and will enhance the overtime …show more content…
Options for Improving Operations of NCC
Accordingly, overtime costs keep on plaguing NCC because of slower throughput time. Furthermore, producers (suppliers) are upset with the extra cost burden and unmoving time of truck deliveries. NCC must keep these cultivators cheerful and make basic changes in accordance with end the bottleneck at RP1 (Porteus, 1993).
In the presence of a bottleneck, few measurements can be modified to lighten it. The way of the procedure can be prolonged or adjusted (which includes time), work-in-advancement ranges can be made, or the way can be broadened with expanded limit (capital venture). In light of the anticipated harvest cosmetics of 70% wet berries, RP1 should be increased to oblige wet limits through extra capital hardware use (broadening the way) or extra work cost (extending the time). The definite choice will be in light of NCC's short and long haul
Company Overview
National Cranberry Cooperative is one of the leading …show more content…
Similarly, another major problem is overtime costs that are associated with the processing of cranberries harvesting. National Cranberry Cooperative has an approach towards solving the problem by seeking one or more causes of the issues along with the distinctive alternatives to resolve the issue in the most effective manner. At the same time, the cooperative is looking for numerical representation as well as measures to examine the solutions more comprehensively. It depicts that NCC requires to identify a way to make efficiencies as well as effectiveness for the production or harvesting of cranberries during the peaks in production otherwise there will be a bottleneck that will be creating, at the same time will cause delays in harvesting process and will enhance the overtime …show more content…
Options for Improving Operations of NCC
Accordingly, overtime costs keep on plaguing NCC because of slower throughput time. Furthermore, producers (suppliers) are upset with the extra cost burden and unmoving time of truck deliveries. NCC must keep these cultivators cheerful and make basic changes in accordance with end the bottleneck at RP1 (Porteus, 1993).
In the presence of a bottleneck, few measurements can be modified to lighten it. The way of the procedure can be prolonged or adjusted (which includes time), work-in-advancement ranges can be made, or the way can be broadened with expanded limit (capital venture). In light of the anticipated harvest cosmetics of 70% wet berries, RP1 should be increased to oblige wet limits through extra capital hardware use (broadening the way) or extra work cost (extending the time). The definite choice will be in light of NCC's short and long haul