Part A
It is often stated that drawing up a good layout involves a sense of intuition and,
experience; and is sometimes more of an art than a science. However, in most
instances, there are specific criteria or factors that must be considered. Select one of
the following and discuss what criteria and factors are important in designing the
layout :
a supermarket
a hospital
bank
an airport terminal.
(Limit your answer for this to 750 words. Structure your answer according to the
criteria or factors and include a diagram of the specific layout)

Part B
Riverina Auto Parts assembles components that are needed for a new model
produced by an international car manufacturer. Their output is dependent on the
demand of the car manufacturing plant and at this point of time, 200 units per week
are required. Riverina has just purchased the equipment for assembling the
component. Details of the processes involved are provided in the table below.
Task Time (min) Preceding Task(s)
A 5 -
B 6 -
C 4 -
D 3 A
E 4 B
F 6 C
G 5 D
H 3 E
I 2 F
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K 2 H
L 5 J, K
M 6 I, L
As the production manager of Riverina, you are requested to draw up a suitable
layout, using an approach that combines both algorithmic and heuristic techniques.
State clearly how many workstations can be formed. Determine also the processes
(or tasks) in each work station and the efficiency of the line. Assume a 8-hour
working day, and a 5-day working week.
(Use the Assembly-Line balancing approach illustrated in the main text and DE
material. Use POM for Windows only if you want to confirm some of your
calculations)

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