Stickley Furniture Operations Management
Cathryn M. Agge
Stickley Furniture
BUS 644
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
WEEK 6 FINAL PAPER
September 26, 2011
Abstract
After changing management current Stickley Furniture managers were able to turn the company around, growing and generating a steady demand for their products. They produce fine cherry, white oak, and mahogany furniture with a prestigious line of mission oak furniture. Stickley Furniture has a production facility outside of Syracuse, New York but has various showrooms in New York State, Connecticut and North Carolina. Employing 1,350 employees, Stickley Furniture has been able to gain report with local customers and gain a large market share in the north eastern part of the country.
Using a continuous process paired with batch and job shop processes, they are able to maintain a level production schedule. This enables them to continuously produce furniture during times of low demand and have enough furniture in stock to handle the high demand times of the year. Seasonality paired with their level production keep Stickley Furniture in constant production.
Introduction Stickley Furniture manufacturers fine cherry, white oak, and mahogany furniture with a prestigious line of mission oak furniture. Stickley Furniture has a production facility outside of Syracuse, New York but has various showrooms in New York State, Connecticut and North Carolina. Employing 1,350 employees, Stickley Furniture has been able to gain report with local customers and gain a large market share in the north eastern part of the country. With continued growth and technological advances, they have the opportunity to increase production and streamline production processes.
Explanation of Various Processes used in Production Stickley Furniture uses a variety of processes to complete each piece of furniture. They have developed a way to utilize their seasonal demand to their benefit. Utilizing slower production times of the year enable Stickley Furniture to stay on top of
Stickley Furniture
BUS 644
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
WEEK 6 FINAL PAPER
September 26, 2011
Abstract
After changing management current Stickley Furniture managers were able to turn the company around, growing and generating a steady demand for their products. They produce fine cherry, white oak, and mahogany furniture with a prestigious line of mission oak furniture. Stickley Furniture has a production facility outside of Syracuse, New York but has various showrooms in New York State, Connecticut and North Carolina. Employing 1,350 employees, Stickley Furniture has been able to gain report with local customers and gain a large market share in the north eastern part of the country.
Using a continuous process paired with batch and job shop processes, they are able to maintain a level production schedule. This enables them to continuously produce furniture during times of low demand and have enough furniture in stock to handle the high demand times of the year. Seasonality paired with their level production keep Stickley Furniture in constant production.
Introduction Stickley Furniture manufacturers fine cherry, white oak, and mahogany furniture with a prestigious line of mission oak furniture. Stickley Furniture has a production facility outside of Syracuse, New York but has various showrooms in New York State, Connecticut and North Carolina. Employing 1,350 employees, Stickley Furniture has been able to gain report with local customers and gain a large market share in the north eastern part of the country. With continued growth and technological advances, they have the opportunity to increase production and streamline production processes.
Explanation of Various Processes used in Production Stickley Furniture uses a variety of processes to complete each piece of furniture. They have developed a way to utilize their seasonal demand to their benefit. Utilizing slower production times of the year enable Stickley Furniture to stay on top of
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