Topic: Layout, Work Measurement, And Learning Curves

Objectives:

$$ Solve assembly line balancing problems.

$$ Solve problems related to work measurement.

$$ Solve learning curve problems.

QUESTIONS $($Part $1)$

Discuss the key factors that impact location decisions. As an example, if locating a facility in India, what location decisions would a fast$-$food chain have to consider as compared to the location decisions of a software company?

QUESTIONS $($Part $2)$

Discuss the strategic importance of layout decisions. How important are these decisions in terms of a company's long$-$term profitability goals? Provide examples to support rationale.