TERMS OF REFERENCE Mr. Jim Harris, plant director of Electronic Components Assemblies (ECA), commissioned this investigation and report on the 22 August 2001. Mr. Harris is concerned about the potential impact of new technology and its effects on production systems. He has commissioned Management Consultants International to review and make recommendations concerning the existing ECA policy. His specific instruction were to: 1. review strategic options for the business in terms of „h procedures and systems for material planning …showed first 75 words of 1797 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1797 total…inventory control, warehousing and shipping. „« Staff needs to be reduced, as fewer people are needed to record goods „« Start putting processes in place to become more technologically advanced and employing more knowledgeable people who understand these processes. APPENDIX 1 Description of recommended factory layout Materials are delivered directly to the workers, with the new layout With the proposed layout there is reduced space for inventory since the warehouse is no longer available. APPENDIX 2 Aggregate Planning Schedule