Answer the questions as directed. Work can be completed by hand or using excel or equivalent. Attach your files to each question.

Question at position 1

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25 points

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Question at position 1

Given the incidence matrix shown below:

Apply the ranking order clustering algorithm in order to establish the appropriate part families and machine cells. Based on your clustering outcome, how many cells will you use and what machines/processes and parts will be utilized in each cell? Are there any inefficiencies in your design? If so, describe them and how you might make improvements

1	1	0	0	0	0
1	0	0	0	0	0
0	0	1	1	0	0
0	0	0	0	1	1
0	0	0	0	1	0
0	0	1	0	0	0

Question at position 2

25 points

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Question at position 2

Given the incidence matrix shown below:

Apply the ranking order clustering algorithm in order to establish the appropriate part families and machine cells. Based on your clustering outcome, how many cells will you use and what machines/processes and parts will be utilized in each cell? Are there any inefficiencies in your design? If so, describe them and how you might make improvements

1	1	1	0	0	0
1	1	0	0	0	0
1	0	0	1	1	1
0	0	0	1	1	0
0	0	1	0	0	1