Report Assignment 2: Report Overview : The purpose of this Assessment 2 is to help you explore business operations and critically analyse the issues and the challenges in a real world situation. This assignment contributes to achieve: Learning objectives 2, 3, 4 and 5 for the course, and the Graduate qualities 2, 3, 6 and 7. Report: This is an individual assignment. Greasley (2013, pp. 56-62 & pp. 72-78) has described the different manufacturing process types & different layout types and has stated that ‘there is often a choice of layout type for a particular process type’ (p. 72). Greasley (2013, p. 136) further state that ‘in order to assist the process technology decision we consider three characteristics of process technology that vary with volume and variety’. You are expected to analyse the different manufacturing process types and layout types and the characteristics of process technology considered in choosing appropriate technology in business organisations. Your report need to answer the following questions. How are the process types related to the layout types in business organisations. Discuss the characteristics of process technology considered in assisting process technology decisions in business organisations. Comment on the challenges in adopting new technologies in business organisations. The arguments need to be written in a report format and needs to be supported by academic references. For this assessment, research the relevant academic sources, critically review and answer the questions presented with supporting evidences. Format: The argument should be presented in a report format and the report needs to be supported by academic references. The report will consist of the following sections. Suggested headings to be used include the following: Title page (including your name and student ID) Executive summary (within 150 words) Table of contents Introduction Discussion (Answer the given questions [the above 4 dot points] under separate headings with considerable research and supporting evidences) Conclusion References Please note: Attachments/ Appendices are not necessary. Only include appendices, if you think that the additional resource is going to add significant value to your report and it is critical (that means, without that material the report cant be understood). If you cant incorporate appendices within the word document (the preferred method), a single pdf file of the appendices in a separate file is acceptable. Research: It is expected that you will research widely using appropriate sources. It is also expected that you will use a minimum of six (6) academic references including three (3) scholarly journal articles and other references to present your analysis and the report. The references in the report should be in the Harvard UniSA referencing system. An omission to include three academic journal articles (peer reviewed) or incorrect use of the Harvard UniSA referencing system will result in a failure for the Referencing component. Suggested Readings: Dinis-Carvalho, J, Alves, AC & Souse, RM 2014, “Moving from job shop to production cells without losing flexibility: A case study from the wooden frames industry”, South African Journal of Industrial Engineering, vol. 25, no. 3, pp.212-225. Fujitsu Forum 2016, The next generation of manufacturing as the key focus of Japanese Industry – Latest trends and in-house practices, Fujitsu Journal, viewed 24th July 2017< https://journal.jp.fujitsu.com/en/2016/06/24/02/> Harm-Jan Steenhuis, Leon Pretorius 2017, “The additive manufacturing innovation: a range of implications”, Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, vol. 28, no. 1, pp.122-14. Monga R & Khurana V 2015 “Facility Layout Planning: A review”, International Journal of Innovative Research in Science, Engineering & Technology, vol. 4, no. 3, pp.976-980. Naqvi, SAA, Fahad, M, Atir, M, Zubair, M & Musharaf, M 2016 “Productivity Improvement of a Manufacturing facility using systematic layout planning”, Production & Manufacturing Research, Cogent Engineering, vol. 3, pp.1-13. Zhang J & Fang X 2017, “Challenges & Key technologies in robotic cell layout design & optimisation”, Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, vol. 231, no. 15, pp. 2912-2924. Please conform to the following: Use Font size 12 only and 1.5 line spacing. References to be listed on a separate page. Use the Harvard-UniSA referencing style in all your assessments. Do not use foot-notes. Print word count at the end of your assignment. Number each page consequently. Assessment criteria (Feedback Sheet for Assignment 2 should NOT be attached with your report to minimise Turnitin impact). The file name of your submissions should be: Your Family Name Assessment of your assignment will take into account (refer Feedback Sheet Assignment 2): Relevance of your response to the assignment. Comparison with similar and/or other industry practices. Critical review of the business situation and relating the analysis to the course content and related concepts. Logical planning and sequence. Supporting evidence for arguments You must attribute each and every assertion made in your argument to the relevant source(s)/reference(s). Adequate and comprehensive research, reflecting engagement with set readings, text(s), journals and other relevant materials. Overall presentation, including layout, spacing and punctuation. Use of inclusive language.
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