production management analysis of duran dogan packaging
UNITED INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SCHOOL
INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT DURAN DOGAN PACKAGING
COURSE: PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT
PROFESSOR: Dr. Graham R. STURDY
STUDENT Bahar SAĞLAM
DATE: February, 2015
Table of Contents
Executive Summary 2
Introduction………………………………………...................................................................2
Production Process 3
Problems 6
Strategies 7
Conclusion 8
Bibliography 9
Executive Summary
In this assignment I will discuss the production management of Duran Dogan Packaging and I will describe which problems occurred in the company that are related to its production management in particular and which strategies they are applying to describe and solve these problems. I have worked in this company as a quality assurance specialist from October 2011 to September 2012. I based my assignment on my previous observations and an interview with my old colleague by e-mail who worked in the company as a production engineer. In conclusion, I will discuss whether I agree with these strategies and I will give recommendation to the company for alternative or complimentary solutions.
Introduction
Duran Offset and Dogan Packaging, as one of the most experienced and well-recognized companies in packaging industry in Turkey, established Duran Dogan Packaging by a merger in 2005. Their know-how and sector experience were combined to be a leading packaging converter in the industry. 60% of their sales were export sales to U.K., Ireland, Belgium, France, U.S.A and Russia.
Duran Dogan Packaging manufactures printed folding cartons, micro flute and premium packaging mainly for chocolate confectionery, food, personal care, dental care, spirits, pharmaceuticals and household products.
“In 2013, LGR Emballages, a major European cardboard packaging Group, becomes the leading shareholder of Duran Dogan. This cooperation between two family companies with strong commercial and technical synergies starts a new area for
INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT DURAN DOGAN PACKAGING
COURSE: PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT
PROFESSOR: Dr. Graham R. STURDY
STUDENT Bahar SAĞLAM
DATE: February, 2015
Table of Contents
Executive Summary 2
Introduction………………………………………...................................................................2
Production Process 3
Problems 6
Strategies 7
Conclusion 8
Bibliography 9
Executive Summary
In this assignment I will discuss the production management of Duran Dogan Packaging and I will describe which problems occurred in the company that are related to its production management in particular and which strategies they are applying to describe and solve these problems. I have worked in this company as a quality assurance specialist from October 2011 to September 2012. I based my assignment on my previous observations and an interview with my old colleague by e-mail who worked in the company as a production engineer. In conclusion, I will discuss whether I agree with these strategies and I will give recommendation to the company for alternative or complimentary solutions.
Introduction
Duran Offset and Dogan Packaging, as one of the most experienced and well-recognized companies in packaging industry in Turkey, established Duran Dogan Packaging by a merger in 2005. Their know-how and sector experience were combined to be a leading packaging converter in the industry. 60% of their sales were export sales to U.K., Ireland, Belgium, France, U.S.A and Russia.
Duran Dogan Packaging manufactures printed folding cartons, micro flute and premium packaging mainly for chocolate confectionery, food, personal care, dental care, spirits, pharmaceuticals and household products.
“In 2013, LGR Emballages, a major European cardboard packaging Group, becomes the leading shareholder of Duran Dogan. This cooperation between two family companies with strong commercial and technical synergies starts a new area for
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