Ramsey Motors Manufacturers Water Hydrogen Power

ramsey motors manufacturers water hydrogen powe

Here is the question: Ramsey Motors manufacturers water (hydrogen) powered automobiles. The company committed to producing 500,000 vehicles last year, but ended up only manufacturing half of that. The issue is with a part that splits water into hydrogen and oxygen in a process known as electrolysis. The part was supposed to be installed using an automated process, but the machines are having trouble doing this, so factory workers have to do it manually on the assembly line, causing delays. Use the balanced scorecard to evaluate this situation. Which perspective is most closely related to these manufacturing issues? Define the perspective and explain how it can be used to measure Ramsey’s performance. format: size: 12 letter: times new Roma , single spaced, length: 1/2 or 1 page max

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The most closely related perspective to Ramsey Motors' manufacturing issues is the "Internal Business Process" perspective of the balanced scorecard. This perspective focuses on the internal operational processes that enable a company to meet its objectives efficiently and effectively. In this context, the challenges faced in automating the installation of the electrolysis component directly impact the company's production efficiency and product quality.

The internal process perspective emphasizes improving manufacturing processes, reducing delays, and increasing operational efficiency. By monitoring key performance indicators such as production cycle times, defect rates, and automation success rates, Ramsey can evaluate how well its internal processes are functioning. The manual intervention required due to machine failures indicates a need for process improvement and possibly investment in better automation technology or training.

Measuring performance in this perspective involves tracking the efficiency and effectiveness of production processes. For Ramsey, key metrics could include the percentage of automation completed, downtime caused by equipment failure, and the time taken to install critical components. Addressing these internal issues can lead to increased production capacity, cost savings, and higher product quality, ultimately supporting the company's strategic goals of sustainable innovation and manufacturing excellence.

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