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2. Why is the problem more pronounced on the construction model than on the homeowner model?
The construction model requires more prefabrication work compared to the homeowner model.
The construction model is deeper, so the corners are sharper and more prone to creasing. Faulty
construction materials will be more pronounced with the construction model.
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4. What systems or processes should Braddock put in place to make sure this doesn’t happen
again?
To implement the operations control system, which is one of design first and control second, the
operations controls generally relate to the areas of costs, quality, and inventories. Cost control looks at
the organizations accounting and budgeting system and then monitors costs relating to labor, materials,
and overhead. Quality control can be implemented by a variety of systems from quality assurance,
TQM, ISO 9000. or ISO 1400. Finally inventory control can be monitored by implementing such
programs as just-in-time (JIT), to establishing inventory tracking systems.