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Discussion: Layout Strategies

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Discussion Topic

Read the Case "Facility Layout at Wheeled Coach" - CH 9 and respond to the following:

· Discuss various analytical techniques are available to help a company like Wheeled Coach deal with layout problems and explain the reasons for your choice.

· Provide a few concrete suggestions to Bob Collins to improve his layout?

· How would you measure the “efficiency” of this layout?

Show your understanding of the OM chapter concepts and the specific case situation