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Phoniex University
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Hosuki
Hosuki, a small car maker, competes with larger manufacturers by building cars to order. The company has invested heavily in technology and close partnerships with suppliers. Customers enter their orders and choose their options on the company Web site. Hosuki"s ERP system responds with an estimated cost and completion date. After the customer approves the order, Hosuki sets to work.
Quick response for Hosuki is dependent on collaborative manufacturing with its trading partners. A virtual bill of material for a typical car appears on the next page. Notice each item is color-coded to the supplier who is responsible for providing that item. Hosuki has full visibility into its suppliers" ERP systems to check on-hand quantities and order progress. These data are essential in quoting accurate due dates. Most of the car"s components are purchased. Hosuki makes the body of the car, assembles the main components, and takes care of final inspection and testing. The machine that stamps out body parts operates eight hours a day.
Since the suppliers produce in high volume, the lead time for an order is the same regardless of the quantity of the order. In contrast, with limited sales volume and limited space, Hosuki assembles its cars in batches of 10. Each assembly process takes half a day. The setup times and run times per unit for the body stamping machine are given below.
Hosuki has just received its first corporate order—for 10 midsized vehicles. The company would like delivery as soon as possible.
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