Introduction to Manufaturing Process - Question 5

5) List at least three processes by which a plastic sheet of 2-m width and 0.2-mm thickness can be made. (ISBN 0-07-116911-3) (chapter 14)

Manufacturing Process for Making Steel

I need a very breif description (no more then 200) on how steel is made that address the following- - What process is used (i.e. product focus, process focus or group technology/cellular manufacturing - Anything surprising in the process - Is there anything that is particularly interesting or creative about the process - How might this process change in the future? The following website may be of assistance (http://www.steelnet.org) Regards

Quantitative Master Production Scheduling

There are two steps in developing any MPS. Step 1: Calculate Projected On Hand Inventory (referred as “Available” in this problem table 1.) Available to Promise is the difference between the customer orders already booked and the quantity that operations is planning to produce. The procedure for calculation ATP is slightly different for the first week of the schedule than other weeks because it accounts for the inventory currently in stock. ATP Quantity is always associated with each MPS quantity as the MPS quantity specifies the size and timing of the new stock that can be used to satisfy future customer demands

Quantitative Master Production Scheduling

Quantitative Master Production Scheduling. See attached file for full problem description.

Material Requirements Planning

Question is from “Manufacturing Planning and Control Systems” book (Thomas E. Vollman, William L. Berry, D. Clay Whybark, 3rd edition) MRP for Quick and Hiho See attached file for full problem description.