Question

The Travel Luggage Company “LugPro” designs and manufactures several different styles of soft- and hardcover luggage, briefcases, hanging bags, and purses. Their best-selling item is a line of hardcover luggage called the Trotter. It is produced in a basic five-stage assembly process that can accommodate several different outer coverings and colors. The assembly process includes constructing a heavy-duty plastic and metal frame; attaching the outer covering; joining the top and bottom and attaching the hinge mechanism; attaching the latches, lock, and handle; and doing the finishing work, including the luggage lining. Several hundred new pieces of luggage of particular shape and color are initiated through the assembly process each week in the company’s two factories. Travel Luggage Company also runs its own logistics operations to serve their customers in their 200 outlets all around Middle East.

1- Answer shortly  the following questions: (6 Marks, 1.5 Marks each)

a) Name three main functions, which are found in every organization, in Travel Luggage Company.

b) What constitutes operations in Travel Luggage Company? Name at least three activities?

c) Describe the inputs and outputs of Travel Luggage Company’s manufacturing operations.

d) Name and explain at least three differences between Travel Luggage Company’s operations and a bank’s operations?

Answer 1

Answer1-The three main functions are as below=

· Production Planning= This is done to ensure that the level of production matches the demand of the market

· Production = This is the conversion of input or raw material into output or finished products

· Logistics or supply chain= This is done in order to ensure the availability of raw material and facilitating the finished products to the customers.

Answer 2= The three main activities are as below=

· designing and manufacturing of several different styles of

· production of the selling product in a basic five-stage assembly process

· logistics operations to serve their customers

Answer 3= The input operations includes designing the different styles of products and collecting the different raw material required for the production and then assembling it to the finished product

The output operation involves the storage of the finished products and shipping them to the various locations for selling

Answer4=The 3 differences are as below=

The company is involved in the production of the products while banks provide the different types of services that are intangible in nature

The products made in the company can be stored and distributed easily while it is not possible in banking operations

The production planning is relatively easy in the company but it is difficult in the banking organization