Consider the Following Production Process

question 27

Essay

Consider the following production process. It is trying to meet a market demand of 250 units per week.

Step 1: Material release schedule
Step 2: Drilling (capacity is 300 units/week)
Step 3: Tapping (capacity is 150 units/week)
Step 4: Grinding (capacity is 300 units/week)
Step 5: Coating (capacity is 200 units/week)
Step 6: Inspection (capacity is 500 units/week)
a. Where should buffers be placed?
b. Which resource is the drum?
c. Where should the rope be placed?
d. Which resource is the bottleneck?
e. Which resource is the CCR?

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Definitions:

Perceived Goal Incompatibility

The belief that the goals of two or more individuals or groups are mutually exclusive, leading to conflict.

Intergroup Conflict

This refers to tension and discord between groups within an organization, caused by competition for resources, differing values, or misunderstandings.

Sales Department

A division within a company responsible for the sale of products and services to customers.

Intrasender Role Conflict

A type of role conflict arising when an individual receives conflicting expectations or messages from a single source, leading to confusion or stress.