$2\mathrm{.}2$ Why is it important to integrate product, process, quality, scheduling, and facilities de$-$

sign decisions? Who should be involved in this integration? Which techniques are avail$-$

able to support this integrated approach?

$2\mathrm{.}3$ Identify from papers and books at least five companies that have designed or re$-$

designed their facilities considering new manufacturing approaches $($i$.$e$.,$ multiple re$-$

ceiving docks, decentralized storage areas, cellular manufacturing, kanbans$).$ For each

company, describe in detail the methodology employed, approaches used, and results

obtained.