(a) Based on the discussions on Shipyard layout case study, explain what process strategy was adopted by the shipyard. What was the constrained resource (bottleneck) of the process and how Mr.Pitambar addressed it? (5 marks) (b) Consider the following assembly line shown in Figure 1. Identify the bottleneck, starved and blocked workstations. Compute the cycle time, through put rate of the entire process. Suggest a method through which you can improve the throughput rate of the entire system. (5 marks) (c) The Fixed cost (FC) and variable cost per unit (v) for each machine are provided in Figure 1. If the finished product is sold at price =30. Compute the breakeven units and revenue for this multi-machine system.

Machine 1

(6 minutes)

(FC=120)

(v=5)

Machine 2

(4 minutes)

(FC=80)

(v=3)

Machine 3

(8 minutes)

(FC=100)

(v=6)

Machine 4

(7 minutes)

(FC=110)

(v=7)