Discuss the advantages and the disadvantages of using part-time workers, subcontracting work, and building up inventory as strategies for meeting demand.
Expert Answer
Below are the advantages and disadvantages of the various strategies for meeting demand –
Part-time workers
Advantages –
1. Demand can be met by hiring part-time workers when required and firing them when not needed.
2. Avoids stockout costs by meeting demand
3. Labor cost savings as employee benefits etc. can be avoided for part-time workers
Disadvantages –
1. Hiring and firing costs
2. Difficulty in finding and recruiting the staff as and when required
3. Quality issues
Subcontracting work
Advantages –
1. Demand can be met by
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