Question 1: Determining future capacity requirements can be a somewhat complicated process one based in large part on future demand. If demand for goods or services can be forecast with a reasonable degree of precision, then determining capacity requirements can be straightforward. The capacity of an operating unit is important for planning purposes. It enables managers to quantify production capability in terms of either inputs or outputs. You are required to prepare a report for the European Commission on what factors they would have to consider in determining effective capacity in setting up their chip manufacturing operations. Mark Allocation: Theory : 10 Application : 15 QUESTION 2 (25) Based on the above case study: 2.1 Construct a Gantt Chart for the building of the chip manufacturing facility. (10) There must be a minimum of 15 activities relatedPPlease assist with operations and Innovations management with harvad style referencing, 2015 and above

Case Study: The global chip shortage is starting to have major real-world consequences The world's largest chip manufacturer, TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company), said supply, and car makers are no longer the only companies feeling the pinch. Alan Priestley, an analyst adding that he thinks it will go on for 18 months. at Gartner, told CNBC that the average person on the street is bound to be impacted by the chip shortage is a risk. supply and demand are rebalanced. "I think two years is too long, but we will definitely see it reaching "Due to the global semiconductor shortage, we are also experiencing some effects especially around situation in the next calendar year." certain set products and display production," said Ben Suh, head of Samsung's investor relations, on a call with analysts. WWe are discussing with retailers and major channels about supply plans so that meeting in March that there's a serious imbalance in supply and demand of chips in the IT sector. At the time, the company said it might skip the launch of the next Galaxy Note smartphone. LG said it is works in Gartner's technology and service provider research team. "If I put an order in today, and "closely monitoring the situation as no manufacturer can be free of the problem if it gets prolonged," according to The Financial Times. LG did not immediately respond to a CNBC request for comment. toast bread in a smart toaster, has also been hit. While most retailers are still able to get their hands on these products at the moment, they may face issues in the months ahead. Even dog-washing businesses are suffering, according to The Washington Post. CCSI, which makes electronic dogwashing booths in the Illinois village of Garden Prairie, was recently told by its circuit board supplier that the usual chips weren't available, according to the report. The business, which did not immediately respond to a CNBC request for comment, was reportedly offered a different chip, but that required the company to adjust its circuit boards, raising costs in the process. quarter. Richard Palmer, the chief financial officer of the fim that was created through the merger of meeting with German ministers the day before. Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot maker PSA, wamed the disruption could last into 2022 and beyond. Some Bloomberg report on Thursday. to do it here compared to in Asia," Gelsinger told Politico Europe in an interview, where he was cited and Laramie models at present due to limited supply of electronic components used in this option," a year. Elsewhere, Renault is no longer putting an oversized digital screen behind the steering wheel of consequences.html certain models. Nissan and Renault did not immediately respond to a CNBC request for comment. Rental car companies are also feeling the effects as they're unable to buy the new vehicles they want, according to a Bloomberg report on Tuesday. Hertz and Enterprise, which have traditionally profited from buying new vehicles in bulk and renting them out, have reportedly resorted to buying used cars at auction instead. "The global microchip shortage has impacted the entire car rental industry's ability to receive new vehicle orders as quickly as we would like," a Hertz spokesperson told CNBC. Hertz said it is "supplementing" its fleet "by purchasing low-mileage, preowned vehicles" from auctions and dealerships. An Enterprise spokesperson said the global chip shortage has impacted new vehicle