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Copper Kettle Catering 2
Copper Kettle Catering 2
Copper Kettle Catering 2
CATERING
Question 1.
Are the operations of Cooper Kettle Catering
conducive to the application of JIT concepts
and practices?
The Williams can
efficiently manage the
deliver-only process by
Minimizing excess
inventory
Minimizing
unnecessary activities
Movement and
material handling
Purchase Automated Machines to prepare food & Box meals - Staff reduces
1 food preparation employee working the machines,
2 cooks
Substantially Increase Savings
Drastically lower annual labor costs
Decrease inventory
Increase profits and market-share in the long-run
Overall demand for delivery-only is fairly constant throughout the year - absorb any schedule changes
More inventory/ capacity slack due to a lean system
Collaborating with reliable suppliers
Better quality
More future customers