Product process matrix

Product process matrix

1. fluid process

   • not very cost effective
   • higher flexibility
   • standarization
     • mechanization and automatization
       • Systemic Process
         • Diagonal position
           • Position within matrix determined by
             • stage of the product life cycle
             • Choice of product process
         • Off the diagonal
           • No match with the natural process structure
             • creative thinking
             • org. competence: informed predictions
             • Difference with competitors
               • Small companies that enter a mature market
               • Competitive advantage
                 • Relate manufacturing managers and planning process
   • Product process life cycle
     • Distinctive competence
       • guard vs. outsde attacks and internal aimlessness
       • management and marketing
     • Effects of position
       • flexibility to both product and volume changes
       • Flexibility and quality
       • Reliability, predictability and cost
     • Organizing operations
       • Higher effectiveness: individual tasks
         • Separate facility/production
           • Divisionalized structure
           • Way to effectively produce multiple products in multiple markets
         • Avoid the loss of control