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Sharp production plans may use operations management

29 July 2010
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Sharp production plans may use operations managementStrategies such as inventory control techniques could be employed by electronics giant Sharp as it increases its manufacturing operations in the UK.

The company is planning to double its annual production capacity of solar cell modules at its plant in Wrexham, Wales.

According to the Japanese manufacturer, expanding its activities at the site to 500 megawatts will enable it to respond to a growing focus on environmental policies by governments around the world.

Production will double at the facility in order to meet rising demand for solar cells from December this year, with steady increases planned between then and February 2011.

Those considering obtaining a APICS qualification may be interested to learn that Sharp is placing an emphasis on "local production for local consumption" in order to reduce delivery times and enhance its cost competitiveness.

Latest data from the Office National Statistics showed a decline in the net rate of return among UK firms of two percentage points, with the manufacturing sector generating 6.4 per cent over the first quarter of 2010, highlighting the need for good operations management practices.ADNFCR-3058-ID-19913116-ADNFCR
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