The following production flow shows Parts E, I, and N; Subassembly O; and the final assembly for Product P.A to B to C to D to EF to G to H to IJ to K to L to M to NE and I to ON and O to PB involves a bottleneck operation, and M involves a CCR.a. Draw the process flow.b. Where would you locate buffer inventories?c. Where would you place inspection points?d. Where would you stress the importance of quality production?

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The following production flow shows Parts E, I, and N; Subassembly O; and the final assembly for Product P.
A to B to C to D to E
F to G to H to I
J to K to L to M to N
E and I to O
N and O to P
B involves a bottleneck operation, and M involves a CCR.
a. Draw the process flow.
b. Where would you locate buffer inventories?
c. Where would you place inspection points?
d. Where would you stress the importance of quality production?

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