Bicycle
Paper details:
Deliverables: 1. Introduction (5 pts): a. Overviews problem and operation b. Briefly describe thrust of project (what is the main purpose) 2. Strategic Facilities Planning (5 pts): a. Develop a list of strategic issues that must be addressed in developing a new facility to manufacture the product above. b. Provide a recommendation of where you would locate the new facility c. Discuss the short- and long-term tactical plans as you see them. i. Short term is 1-2 years ii. Long term is 3-5 years 3. Develop an indented Bill Of Materials (5 pts): a. Include quantity b. Make vs buy 4. Put on your ME hat and construct an operation process chart for assembly of bicycles (5 Pts): An example of an Operation Process Chart can be found in your text book. 5. Assume that the final assembly process will be semi-automated. Taking into account the final assembly station only, calculate how many assembly stations will be required to meet demand over the 5 years given (20 pts): i. 10 holidays in a given year ii. It takes 20 minutes to assemble a bicycle. iii. The assembly is produced at 95% of standard rate. iv. The assembly stations will be operational 85% of the time. 6. Conclusion (10 pts): a. Restate your major findings and recommendations. b. Defend how many stations will be required to support the production over the 5 years. agnc. What options would you consider?
