Posted: March 16th, 2017

Discuss the implications of variety and volume on product flow and/or the implications of variety and volume on customer service, as appropriate.

Assignments:
1) Individual:
a) Layout Design Paper
i) Identify the type of layout that might be adopted by the following organizations explaining the reasons for your choice:
(1) A high-end, custom bicycle assembler
(2) A value-add computer manufacturer
(3) A sugar mill
(4) A motorcycle company
ii) Discuss the implications of variety and volume on product flow and/or the implications of variety and volume on customer service, as appropriate. The paper should be 1000 to 1500 words in length. Use of illustrations is encouraged.