1. Explain how the PPC (Production planning and control) department works in a manufacturing organization and what are its functions? (5marks)

2. Explain briefly (1.5 marks each):-

a) Benchmarking

b) Outsourcing

c) Line of Balance (6 marks)

d) Demand chain management

3.

Task Time (Mins) Description PredecessorsA 2 Assemble frame NoneB 1 Mount switch AC 3.25 Assemble motor housing NoneD 1.2 Mount motor housing in frame A, CE 0.5 Attach blade DF 1 Assemble and attach safety grill EG 1 Attach cord BH 1.4 Test F, G

a. Which process step defines the maximum rate of production? (2 marks)b. Production time per day is 420 mins. Suppose we want to assemble 100 fans per day. What would our cycle time have to be? (2 marks)c. What is the theoretical minimum number of workstations for this problem? (2 marks)d. Calculate total Idle time. (2+1 marks)