Explain the following with suitable examples? (Attempt any 4 out of 5)

a) A coal based thermal plant should be located on behalf of what factors and opt for which type of layout and why?

b) Is there any relationship between volume, variety, and flow with respect to process selection design? If yes elaborate the same using real time examples?

c) Do you think mock drills of fire or earthquake are good ways of maintenance for managing the real time occurrences of such disasters?

d) Development of capacity planning strategy can change sometimes drastically based on the kind of product you are selling? Elaborate with example of a tangible and one intangible products?

e) Working closely with suppliers can improve the cost efficiency across supply chains? Elucidate the same using a real time example?