This article throws light upon the four main considerations to be kept in mind for increasing the productivity of resources. The considerations are: 1. Material 2. Labour 3. Plant, Equipment and Machinery 4. Land and Buildings. Consideration # 1. Material: Industries in which the cost of raw material is a big percentage of the cost of finished goods, higher productivity [...]
After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Definition and Concept of Product Planning 2. Need For Product Planning 3. Constituents. Definition and Concept of Product Planning: Product planning may be defined as ― Evaluation of the range, mix, specification and pricing of existing and new products in relation to present and future market requirements and competition; planning of [...]
After reading this article you will learn about the requirements of product design and factors affecting it. Requirements (or Considerations) of a Good Product Design: It is not possible to specify exactly what constitutes a good design, but the essential requirements are that it should bring: (a) In order to achieve customer satisfaction: The product should function correctly. It should [...]