Balancing Demand and Capacity for Service Quality
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What is defined as the volume of goods and services customers require at a given time in the tourism industry?

  • Productivity
  • Supply
  • Demand (correct)
  • Capacity

Which condition occurs when demand for services exceeds the maximum available capacity?

  • Demand exceeding optimum capacity
  • Balanced demand
  • Excess demand (correct)
  • Demand at optimum capacity

What best describes an organization's ability to provide services to its customers?

  • Supply
  • Productivity
  • Demand management
  • Capacity (correct)

In which scenario do customers receive good service on time without delays?

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What is the primary objective of service organizations in managing demand?

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What is the primary purpose of a queuing system in inventory demand management?

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How does demand forecasting benefit a tourism and hospitality organization?

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What role does competitor data play for new or small businesses in the hospitality industry?

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What is a reservation system used for in inventory demand management?

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Monitoring which economic factors is crucial for organizations in the tourism and hospitality industry?

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What is the expected outcome of lowering prices during periods of low demand?

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What essential aspect does understanding an organization's marketing mix enhance?

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Which technique involves scheduling downtime of operations during lean periods?

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What is a method used to increase demand when service demand is low?

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Which strategy helps an organization maintain profitability in a competitive tourism market?

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What does queueing in the tourism industry often result from?

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What might be too costly for an organization to maintain under certain conditions?

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What is an indirect method for attracting customers during lean seasons?

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Establishing self-service facilities is aimed primarily at which aspect of operations?

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How can modifying service offerings help the tourism industry?

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Waiting times in airport queues often arise from what operational issue?

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What is optimal capacity in an organization?

<p>The state where services are fully utilized without overuse, ensuring quality. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best defines maximum capacity?

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What strategy involves informing customers about peak periods?

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What could be a benefit of modifying the service location and timing?

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Why might an organization offer incentives during lean periods?

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How might hotels inform guests about their current status?

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What factor should organizations consider to meet customer demands regarding capacity?

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What is the effect of crowding on customer service?

<p>It may lead to delays and affects customer satisfaction. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which strategy is not typically used to manage demand during peak times?

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Demand in Tourism

The amount of goods or services customers want at a specific time in the tourism industry.

Capacity in Tourism

The ability of a tourism organization to provide services to customers.

Excess Demand

When the demand for services is higher than the available capacity.

Balanced Demand and Supply

The ideal state where demand and capacity are equal, offering good service without strain.

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Managing Demand

The goal of service organizations (like tourism) to optimize productivity by matching demand with capacity.

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Demand Forecasting

Predicting future customer needs based on past sales and current trends.

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Competitor Data

Analyzing competitor sales and pricing to inform your own strategy.

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Economic Trends

Monitoring the state of the global and local economy to understand its impact on your business.

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Queuing System

Managing waiting customers by keeping them occupied and comfortable.

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Reservation System

Prioritizing customers by reservation, especially for peak periods.

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Lowering Prices During Low Periods

Encouraging purchases by reducing prices during periods of low demand.

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Marketing Mix

Combination of strategies used to market products and services (e.g., price, product, promotion, place).

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Optimal Capacity

The sweet spot where an organization fully utilizes its resources without overworking them, providing quality service to customers.

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Maximum Capacity

Reached when an organization is operating at its absolute limit, potentially leading to customer dissatisfaction due to overcrowding or delays.

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Strategies for Modifying Demand?

These strategies aim to shift customer demand away from peak times, creating a more balanced workload and improving service quality.

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Communicating with Customers

Informing customers about peak times and encouraging them to use services during less busy periods.

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Modifying Service Delivery

Adjusting operating hours or offering alternative service methods like online transactions to accommodate different customer needs.

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Incentive Offering

Providing discounts, packages, or promotions during off-peak periods to attract customers during slower times.

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What is 'Set Priorities' in capacity management?

Determining the most important services or customers to prioritize during periods of high demand, ensuring crucial needs are met.

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Capacity Limitation Example

When an organization's physical space or resources restrict its ability to serve more customers, for example, a small airline with a limited fleet or a restaurant with a limited number of tables.

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Facility Limitations

Restrictions on the number of customers that can be served due to the physical size or configuration of the facility.

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Chase Strategy

A set of techniques used by tourism businesses to manage fluctuations in demand by adjusting operational resources like staff, facilities, and equipment to match demand.

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Downtime Scheduling

Strategically timing periods of inactivity for facilities and equipment to allow for maintenance and repairs during slow periods.

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Flexible Facility

Designing a tourism facility to cater to diverse customer needs and market demands.

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Demand Matching Strategies

Techniques aimed at increasing demand to match service capacity during low periods.

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Price Differentiation

Offering discounted packages or promotions during low demand periods to attract more customers.

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Service Offering Modification

Expanding service options to reach a wider customer base, such as offering home delivery or new services.

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Queueing in Tourism

Waiting lines that are unavoidable in tourism due to limited capacity and high demand.

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Capacity Management

The process of effectively matching the available resources of a tourism business to meet customer demand.

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Strategic Importance of Capacity and Demand Alignment

Ensuring a successful tourism business by strategically aligning its capacity with customer demand, managing resources effectively, and maximizing profitability.

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Study Notes

Balancing Demand and Capacity for Quality Service

  • Demand is the volume of goods and services customers require.
  • Supply is the number of goods or products available.
  • Capacity is an organization's ability to provide services.
  • Productivity is the ability to create goods and services efficiently.
  • Excess demand occurs when demand surpasses capacity, leading to lost profits and dissatisfied customers.
  • Demand exceeding optimum capacity results in a crowded environment, lowering quality of service.
  • Balanced demand and supply at optimum capacity is ideal, allowing good service without delays.
  • Managing demand is crucial for maximizing productivity.
  • Understanding market segment demand patterns is essential.
  • Predictable demand cycles can be addressed with specific strategies for each phase.
  • Random demand fluctuations require flexible strategies and adaptation.

Managing Demand

  • Service organizations must address factors affecting demand and capacity.
  • Excess demand leads to dissatisfied customers and lost profit opportunities.
  • Balanced Demand and Supply: Ideal scenario where customer needs are met without strain.

Strategies for Managing Demand

• Leave demand unchanged: Monitor demand levels.

• Reduce demand during peak periods: Increase prices to encourage customers to choose other times.

• Increase demand during lean periods: Lower prices to stimulate customer activity.

Managing Capacity

  • Productive service capacity involves resources to complete tasks and meet customer needs.
  • Time is a crucial constraint; effective management is needed to avoid wasted time.
  • Labor availability is important.
  • Equipment capacity needs are also important.
  • Facility limitations must be considered.

Strategies for Modifying Demand to Match Capacity

  • Communicate with customers about peak periods to encourage alternative times.
  • Change service delivery times and locations to accommodate demand fluctuations.
  • Offer incentives during off-peak periods to attract customers.
  • Prioritize customers (e.g., seniors, disabled) to manage wait times effectively.

Strategies for Adjusting Capacity

• Increase capacity temporarily: Extend hours, hire extra staff, and rent additional resources. • Chase demand strategy: Adjust resources (personnel, facilities, time, equipment) to match demand fluctuations. • Increase demand to match capacity: Raise demand during slow periods through marketing and promotions.

Waiting Lines and Queues

  • Waiting lines occur when demand exceeds capacity
  • Precise matching of capacity and demand is often too costly to maintain.
  • Queueing systems are important in the tourism industry, especially during peak seasons.

Type of Queues

  • Single sequential lines for a limited number of servers
  • Parallel lines for multiple servers to attend customers faster.
  • Single line to multiple servers.
  • Designated lines for different customer categories (e.g., senior citizens, persons with disabilities).
  • Numbering system for large crowds.

Differentiating Waiting Customers

  • Prioritize customers based on needs or spending patterns.
  • Urgency of needs, medical emergencies, etc. can be prioritised.
  • Duration of service needed can be a factor.
  • Payment levels (VIP)

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This quiz explores the concepts of demand, supply, and capacity in service organizations. It highlights the importance of managing demand effectively to ensure quality service and maximize productivity. Strategies for dealing with predictable and random demand fluctuations are also discussed.

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