Six Sigma
Byte Products, Incorporated:
Problems, Recommendations, & Commitment
Mary R. Johnson
American InterContinental University-Dunwoody Campus
PROBLEM FACING BYTE PRODUCTS INC.
In my opinion, and as stated in Section A on page 1-3 of the textbook, the problem facing Byte Products, Inc. is that they cannot adequately meet the demand of its customers (Wheelen & Hunger, 2006) while trying to remain the leading company in the production of electronic components for computers. Byte Products, Inc. operates plants widely across the United States 24/7. As stated in the text, "
this activity constitutes virtually all of the company's production capacity" (Wheelen & Hunger, 2006). Byte Products are unable to meet the demand of its growing market, despite the fact that their plants are running at full or near full capacity. James M. Elliott, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board, recognizes this problem and understands they cannot operate in this manner.
Because the plants are already operating at full capacity, the problem begins with the amount of space that is available in the plants and the utilities for which the work is being completed. Without an additional manufacturing plant, Byte simply cannot increase its output of components. A short range solution is required so that Byte can stay in business successfully. Byte Products, Inc must face this problem and determine a solution immediately. Ultimately, without an immediate solution, the company could lose market share, customers, and attract competitors into the market.
RECOMMENDATIONS
According to the textbook, Byte Products, Inc. could use another plant that is currently not in use. The plant is located in Plainville, which is a small town in the northeastern United States. In fact, the plant is abandoned. Even if the plant is not already fixed to make the products Byte manufactures, it could be renovated and...
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