The basic production process is the same for all of Cutee’s products. The parts for a particular toy are stamped out of sheet material. The parts for te toy are then assembled by fitting small metal tabs on one piece through small slots on the matching piece and bending the tables over. To avoid scratches during the assembly process, the toy is painted after it has been assembled. A silk-screening process is often used to add details after the basic painting process. All finished toys are carefully wrapped in craft paper and put into boxes to be shipped or stored in inventory.
- Assume you are the supervisor of the painting department. What do you think your responsibilities should be regarding the quality of the final product?
- If you were a supervisor charged with inspecting the final products, what general type of inspection system would you set up? Support your answer with justifications.
- If you were supervisor of the production department, what concerns might you have relating to raw material inventory?
