See attached two cases and note the following instructions. Both cases carry equal marks.
Question 1 – 50% of marks
Question 2 – 25% of marks
Question 3 – 25% of marks
You are expected to show understanding of the process design course learnings and apply them to the case. Process flow, calculations of key metrics around process performance etc.
You are expected to show critical thinking in analysing the current situation at, recognising bottlenecks, inefficiencies etc.
You are expected to make clear, well justified suggestions for performance improvement
All questions carry equal marks.
You are expected to show understanding of the objectives, approach, organisational structure etc evident in the case in relation to developing the new product.
You are expected to show understanding of the new product development course learnings and be able to apply them to the case. You should recognise and articulate where the approach in the case reflects or differs from the course learnings.
Submission Criteria
The assignment should be 3000-4000 words excluding bibliography and appendices. It should be word processed Times New Roman 12 pt font and 1.5 line spacing. The Harvard Referencing System should be used in the writing of this assignment.
Hard Copies
All written assignments must be accompanied by two copies of this sheet properly completed and signed by the student. Please retain one copy for your own records.
The assignment deadline is mandatory and the following penalties apply to late submission.
10% penalty for assignments submitted within three days of the submission deadline.
20% penalty for assignments submitted within one week (seven days) of the submission deadline.
Late submissions after one week will attract a further penalty of 5% for each additional day the work is late.
Turnitin
Students are required to submit all assignments and coursework to Turnitin before final submission. A range of between 15%