Which of the following process types is the best fit for producing expensive and

Question

Which of the following process types is the best fit for producing expensive and complex test machinery? The manufacturing sequence requires (1) precision machining, (2) sheet metal stamping, (3) chemical etching and electroplating in toxic and/or caustic chemical baths, and (4) subcomponent assembly. The product (test equipment) is highly customized with a wide range of available features. The labor content depends on the particular combination of features selected; any specific combination is rarely produced twice. The product is made strictly to order, and long lead times are a matter of course.

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batch flow process

machine-paced line

continuous flow process

job shop

Explanation / Answer

ANSWER: Job Shop

Job shop is the best fit for producing low volume, non-repetitive, complex jobs. The product in this case is an expensive and complex test machinery, it is highly customized and feature rich. A specific combination is rarely produced twice, therefore the volume is ultra low. Product is made strictly to order and lead time are high. Therefore Job shop is the best fit for this type of product. Job shop has a process facility layout, which is suited for producing customeized, feature rich, wide variety of products and because of these reasons this type of layout of best suited for producing very low volume.

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