1. For the following environments, indicate whether the preferred production sys
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1. For the following environments, indicate whether the preferred production system is more likely to be a job-shop, production line, batch process (group technology), or hybrid. Provide support for your answer.
a. Producer of medical equipment; makes approximately 20-25 devices; sells to health care providers nationwide.
b. Automobile service and body shop; general service, engine repair, paint; serving many makes of automobiles.
c. Manufacturer of dials for watches; makes styles for 4-5 watch designs; sells to two major brands.
d. Automated car wash; provides three different services; serving many makes of automobiles.
e. Tin can producer; produces unlabeled 12 oz. cans for packaging food; sells to many canned food producers.
Explanation / Answer
a. A production line process is suitable because batch production isn't suitable for precision tools which is a requirement for health care providers.
b. Production Line process- Because the process has maximum steps and is time consuming if done on one machine.
c. Hybrid process- Because certain process in watch making are manual and automatic and 4-5 variants made which might have certain commonality which can be made in automatic process to save on the time.
d. Hybrid process- Because most work is automatic because of similar repetitive similar cars and some work would be manual since cleaning of interiors are done manually.
e. Batch production- Since all the products are same, they can be produced in batches for time and cost saving.
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