Industrial Engineering: Study Material and Solved Assignments

Industrial Engineering
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Table of Contents
Part A 3
References 10
Part B 11
References 23
Part C 25
References 31
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Part A
1. What are the sources of information and resources you could access and use relating to
materials supply? List at least eight
● Tenders and purchasing website. Tenders should be searched and the sections of previous
contracts that were awarded and future opportunities in particular should be checked.
● Assistance, advice and other resources can be provided by the contract officer for these
contracts.
● Departmental experience and information exchange among departments. Advantage
should be taken of previous tender experiences.Research and information that has been
gathered by the agency and other departments of the government should be analysed for
relevant information (Christopher, 2016).
● Databases and registers of suppliers. The commonwealth, state industry departments and
other private sector organisations also hold databases and registers of the suppliers. These
can be accessed for relevant information
● Yellow pages can be browsed to identify potential suppliers, contacts and locations.
● Personal contact with suppliers directly. Personal contact can be made with suppliers to
gather pertinent information butethical standards should be observed while approaching
companies who wish to be suppliers.
● Industry exhibitions. Different organisations hold exhibitions to advertise their products t
potential clients. These exhibitions help companies develop networks with government
buyers and suppliers.
● Specialised publications. These are sources that are readily available on the internet and
offer a variety of information including marketplace environment, product development
and supplier capabilities.
2. How can you identify the personal and team skills which are required for the planning
and management of materials?
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Identifying personal and team skills is crucial to efficiently manage materials. Development and
performance reviews provide ideal opportunities to discuss and develop personal as well as team
requirements. The basic skills that are required for planning and management of materials are
efficient calculating skills, experience in the field, handling and maintaining interpersonal
relationships with suppliers and maintaining accords with the workforce (Hugos, 2018). Every
role in the field has its own designated job description and a personnel specification. These
requirements for the job need to be identified with the tea and its members. In order to develop
these skill sets the current position of the team and its members need to be identified and current
behavioral trends need to be observed. The gaps that will be identified with this continuous
observation will help in comparing the actual and the required developmental needs.
3. How might you address professional development requirements in the workplace?
After identifying the needs of the whole team as well as its individual members a comprehensive
list should be created that identifies and elaborates on every need that the team and its members
currently have. Both formal and informal training approaches should be considered based on the
requirements. Formal approaches include regular training sessions, development workshops and
regular self examination procedures (Monczka, et al. 2015). Regular workshops and training
sessions revitalise the employees need for self examination. This will help the employee identify
their own personal growth needs which they can then work on and develop on their own accord.
Informal approaches include peer to peer conversations regarding developmental needs, regular
encouragement from management and an open door policy where the employees can approach
the management at any hour regarding workplace requirements and other problems that may
arise relevant to the organisations. A close interpersonal relationship between the workforce and
the management helps in bridging gaps that are otherwise unidentifiable and often
misunderstood.
4. Explain each of the following as they apply to the industry:
a. Operations management structures. Operations management structures are entities that
areadministered in business practices to ensure that the highest level of efficiency is
maintained in all the organs of an organisation. These structures are in place to create the
most efficient form of transaction between the workforce and the management and ensure
that materials and labour are being converted into finished goods as efficiently as
possible.
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b. Labour and skill distribution. It refers to the efficient and accurate distribution of labour
according to the needs of the organisation. Efficient distribution of labour and skills
ensure that the highest possible productivity is maintained which will ensure
maximisation of profits. It is necessary to identify which skills are essential for what part
of the job and efficient labour distribution will only be possible once the specific skill set
of every employee has been identified by the management.
c. Functional team relationship. This refers to the interpersonal relationship between the
different members of a team. Different members in a team have different professional
requirements and contributions but they are completely interdependent on each other and
thus it is essential to maintain a healthy and functional relationship between members of a
team.
d. Communication and reporting lines. These refer to the different channels of
communication between different teams, departments and organs of an organisation.
Adequate and effective communications need to be in place to ensure that the employees
can remain in contact with each other which will enrich corporation and increase
productivity. Communication between the workforce and the HR department also needs
to be efficient so that discrepancies can be reported effectively and problems can be
mitigated without delay.
5. Identify the manufacturing management systems and philosophies which are relevant to
planning and managing materials supply
Manufacturing management systems are disciplines that define the process in which products
should be manufactured so that maximum efficiency can be achieved in the production process.
The Requirements of the production line are identified first and necessary production qualities
including different components involved are evaluated and necessary measures are then
implemented to supply these required components. Some of the manufacturing management
systems include cost management algorithms, supply chain management, assembly line
management and advanced manufacturing planning. Material supply process includes
transportation planning and delivery options.
6. How can you identify the requirements for facilities plant and services?
The requirements for facilities, plant and services primarily depend on the type of product or
service that is being produced by the organisation. The feasibility of the product both
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economically and geographically is an important factor in identifying what facilities might be
necessary. The number of staff present will determine the requirement for the plant and services
that needs to be provided. It also depends upon the dynamics of the workforce. Close observation
of the workforce and regular appraisal of there needs will help better identify these requirements
and help manage the services that need to be provided (Mangan, Lalwani, and Lalwani, 2016).
Since these requirements are dynamic and change in accordance with different factors,
mechanisms need to be put in place so regular observations can be maintained.
7. Discuss the following safety requirements to be considered in the workplace:
a. WHS requirements. These requirements are a general overview on making the
workplace safer and healthier. These regulations define the legal responsibilities of the
employer and the standards that a workplace needs to meet in order become a designated
safe zone for employee.
b. Codes of practice. Codes of practice are a standard guide for an organisation to achieve
the health and safety requirements it needs to meet, under legislation and provide with
effective ways to manage safety risks and work health.
c. Regulations. These are rules that an organisation adheres to, to provide their employees
with a set of standard practises that ensure that there health and safety is not
compromised in the workplace (Fredendall, and Hill, 2016). These standards are set by
the company under legal compliance.
d. Standards. These are an abstract set of rules and trends that are set by organisations in
accordance with each other to oversee the welfare of their employees.
e. Regulatory requirements. These are physical requirements that an organisation needs to
provide to its employees in order to maintain the regulations and standards that has been
set by legislation.
f. Risk management. These are standard practices that a company upholds in order to
minimise the risks that are associated with manufacturing and production or service that
the organisation provides
g. Safe work methods statements. It is a document that declares the high risks that are
associated with certain work activities like construction and outlines the hazards that
might arise from performing these activities (Wang, and Cullinane, 2015). This document
also state the measures that are put in place to mitigate such risks.
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