Operations

In the MikesBikes Advanced simulation each product requires a certain number of SCU to produce. The table below shows the...

The factory capacity required to produce the target volumes of products can be determined using standard capacity units (SCU). The SCU...

Your factory’s potential manufacturing capacity is lost to several wastage factors: You can track maximum potential factory capacity and wastage...

The Human Resources (HR) screen enables you to set the average salary level for your staff and the number of...

The process decision screen is where you will set your average batch size, your setup time reduction expenditure, and how...

The supply chain is a logistics system for converting raw materials into finished goods. As a manufacturer you must source...

The quality of your finished products is determined by both your Internal Quality decisions (which affect how many defective products...

The Sustainable Manufacturing decisions in MikesBikes Advanced enables you to position your company as an ethical supplier of bicycles in...

Manufacturing cycle time in the MikesBikes Advanced Business Simulation is the length of time from when an order is received to when it...

Preventative maintenance reduces the likelihood of plant breakdown and losses in manufacturing capacity while repairs are made. Adequate maintenance also...