QUESTION $1$

$1\mathrm{.}1.$ What are the underlying principles of Toyota's standard work practices with reference to your own scenario per answer?

$1\mathrm{.}2.$ With one example each, discuss what each waste mean to any manufacturing company. Also indicate how each answer influences productivity.

$1\mathrm{.}3.$ Discuss what are the goals of supplier partnerships that exist when a supplier and purchasers work together to remove waste and drive down costs. Use one example per answer.

$1\mathrm{.}4.$ Discuss with example each regarding concerns faced by suppliers within an operation setting.

$[27]$

Question $2$

$2\mathrm{.}1.$ With two examples each, discuss the link between focused processes and specialization?

$(6)$

$2\mathrm{.}2.$ Describe Value Stream Mapping. Explain examples how it is different from process mapping.

$2\mathrm{.}3.$ Why is equipment utilization in process$-$focused service industries is often low?

$2\mathrm{.}4.$ Compare an intermittent process to a continuous process based on variety, volume, equipment utilization, and inventory.

$2\mathrm{.}5.$ Name four tools of process analysis and design. In a sentence or two, describe them.

$(8)$

$2\mathrm{.}6.$ Provide an example of the focus strategy for improving service productivity.

$(2)$