$1.$ Based on the content in this module and in the video, discuss the elements involved in CAT's production process by addressing the following:

A$.$ Summarize the type of production utilized $($e$.$g$.$ mass production, mass customization or customization$).$ Provide one example of the type utilized.

B$.$ Describe two examples of raw materials utilized to make an excavator that you observed.

C$.$ Describe two examples of technology utilized to make an excavator that you observed.

$2.$ View the video below, Caterpillar Marine Engine Manufacturing in Rostock $($Germany$)($Time: $2$:$26,$ closed captions available from Amara$).$ Characterize the facility and planning issues which support CAT's production process by addressing the following:

A$.$ Describe two examples of choices that CAT needed to make in designing the Rostock facility.

B$.$ Describe the concept of inventory management and its importance to CAT$$s resource$-$planning.

C$.$ Describe the concept of supplier relations and its importance to CAT$$s resource$-$planning.

$3.$ View the CAT Product & Service Announcements website section. Based on this information and the quality comments from the Excavators video, describe how CAT utilizes these types of tools to maintain product quality.