EBK PRODUCTION AND OPERATIONS ANALYSIS
EBK PRODUCTION AND OPERATIONS ANALYSIS
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ISBN: 8220102480681
Author: Olsen
Publisher: WAVELAND
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Chapter 11.7, Problem 21P

(a)

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Interpretation: Themanufacturing system best suitable for the case where a local shop that accepts custom orders from a different customers in the electrical industry.

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A stand-alone numerically controlled machine is most applicable in the situation where the flexibility and variety are very high. Productivity in such a case becomes very low. A flexible manufacturing system refers to the production method that is designed in such a way that it could easily adapt to changes in the quality and quantity of the goods being manufactured. A fixed transfer line is generally used in the situation where the variety and flexibility of parts are very low.

(b)

Summary Introduction

Interpretation: Themanufacturing system best suitable for the case where a global supplier of standard-sized metal container.

Concept Introduction:

A stand-alone numerically controlled machine is most applicable in the situation where the flexibility and variety are very high. Productivity in such a case becomes very low. A flexible manufacturing system refers to the production method that is designed in such a way that it could easily adapt to changes in the quality and quantity of the goods being manufactured. A fixed transfer line is generally used in the situation where the variety and flexibility of parts are very low.

(c)

Summary Introduction

Interpretation: Themanufacturing system best suitable for the case where a meatl working section of the large aircraft producers, which should serve the requirement of a cariety of sections in the organization.

Concept Introduction:

A stand-alone numerically controlled machine is most applicable in the situation where the flexibility and variety are very high. Productivity in such a case becomes very low. A flexible manufacturing system refers to the production method that is designed in such a way that it could easily adapt to changes in the quality and quantity of the goods being manufactured. A fixed transfer line is generally used in the situation where the variety and flexibility of parts are very low.

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