Answer Question 1 and ONE other question. Question 1 - Note:- This question is compulsory a) You have been assigned the project to layout a production system for a new laptop. Explain how you would approach this project. What information would you need and where would you get that information. What tools would you use to do the layout and how would you decide on the type of processes and layouts to use. Specify any assumptions that you make with regards to sales volumes, automation, technology used, etc, in the assembly process. You should make your design as lean as possible. Please sketch your design. 20 marks b) For the following production scenario calculate the breakeven point: Fixed cost = Cr=4,000 Variable cost = Cy=10 per item Item Price =p= 20 per item 5 marks Answer one other question from Question 2 or Question 3. Question 2 a) What is the Operations function responsible for in an organization? Give one example from a Manufacturing company and one example from a Service company. 10 marks b) What is a transformation process, as applied to Operations? (Use a diagram). Give an example from a manufacturing company. 7 marks c) What are the other key business functions in an organization and how do these interact with Operations in meeting customer requirements? (x 4 typically). 8 marks 6 marks Question 3 a) Distinguish between a Periodic Inventory system and a Continuous Inventory system. Give an example of how each type works. b) Explain the just in time (JIT) philosophy of production. Make reference to the basic elements and benefits of JIT. c) Describe the style of layout you would typically associate with the Lean/JIT type of process? Sketch a typical layout. 8 marks 4 marks d) Clearly explain how the PUSH and PULL systems work and the main performance differences expected between the JIT Pull system and the MRP based Push system. 7 marks Page 2 of 2