Plastco Packaging
Autor: chocolatelover • February 7, 2014 • Study Guide • 304 Words (2 Pages) • 1,386 Views
Executive Summary- Plastco Packaging
• Medium-sized manufacturer of plastic bags
• 3 main Phases in bag manufacturing:
1. Producing plastic sheeting
2. Printing retailer name
3. Passing through bag making machines
• Machines have to be manually loaded, and need to be frequently services (over looked by maintenance department)
• Mechanics report machinery problems to maintenance supervisor who reports to plant manager
• There are:
6 bag making machine operators $24 per hour (males)
6 inspectors/packers $18 per hour (females)
4 utility workers $12 per hour
• When new operator is needed, a bag supervisor assigned a ultility worker of their choice for on the job training with an experienced operator.
• Plant is unionized , and benefits constitute 20% of total compensation and increase with seniority
Some evident issues:
• High turnover among inspectors/packers
• Level of waste is high: Inspectors are supposed to report excessive waste to bag making supervisor, but the seldom do so. When they do report the operators accuse the women as incompetence.
• Customers are complaining about inconsistent quality of products
• New competitors have opened up near by
• Market for plastic bags has become more uncertain.
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