Linear Layout Design: Report on Manufacturing Processes

This report focuses on the application of linear layout design within a manufacturing context, specifically using Regal Manufacturing as a case study. The report begins by outlining the objective to perform linear design, design five workstations, and analyze data. The report then delves into the specific operations of Regal Manufacturing, which produces Type A, Type B, and Type C USBs for major brands like Samsung, Nokia, and Huawei. The report identifies challenges, such as high production costs, and proposes solutions like reducing research and development costs. The methodology involves primary data collection through surveys. The report also highlights the importance of teamwork and coordination. The report concludes with references to supporting literature and research. The report provides a clear understanding of the linear layout design and its implementation in a manufacturing environment.

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Objective
The objective of the entire report are as follows: -
 To perform linear design
 To design five workstation and three products
 To perform proper data analysis
Activities
The organization that have been chosen in the process is Regal Manufacturing Pvt Ltd.
This organization is based in Vancouver. They have been manufacturing battery charging pin for
different mobile brands. The brands were namely Samsung, Nokia and Huawei. Type A, Type B
and Type C USBs are manufactured by the brand. The quality of the products that are
manufactured are of premium quality and hence wise the products are used by the mobile phones
of elite brands. The brands that uses their service includes several bug names, including the likes
of Nokia, Samsung and Huawei. Other smaller brands also use their services. There are 5 major
workstations that are used in the entire working process. They are namely research and
development centre, warehouse, manufacturing department, quality checking department and
delivering department. The issues that have been seen in these products are that the cost price of
the manufactured products have been on the higher end. The best solution that can be
implemented is that cost reduction in research and development can be reduced in order to lower
down the cost price of the product.
The data collection process that have been considered in the process is primary data
collection method. In this process, data have been collected directly with the help of surveys
being conducted. The major challenge that have been faced in the data collection process is that

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there have been inaccuracy in the data that have been provided. This section ensures that the data
correction is required after collecting the same.
As per the collected data, it has been seen that the cost price of the products have been
the main challenge. Hence for reducing the same, proper amendments are to be made. As per the
data collected, decrease in the cost of transportation and research and development is desired.
Experience as a team
The team have been highly cooperating in nature. Coordination among the team members
have been the major aspect that is to be considered. With proper cooperation, the main advantage
that can be considered is that the work have been properly divided. With proper distribution of
the work, the time that is required in completion of the work will be getting less. This lessening
of the work time have been benefitting the entire work place.

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