Problem:
Lawn Animal makes lawn mowers. Most of the parts for the lawn mowers are bought from other companies, and Lawn Animal assembles those parts to produce the lawn mowers. There are several functions that are performed in producing these lawn mowers. First, the main mower platform, which is purchased from a supplier, is de-burred and painted; then the wheels and handle are attached to the main mower platform; then the motor is installed on the main mower platform; and, finally, the controls are installed and the mower is tested.
a) Is this process-focused manufacturing? Why?
b) How can scheduling make this process more efficient?