Instruction
Vitamix Tour –Assignment #1 (Each question worth 20 points)
(vitamix- company headquarter is in ohio)
1. List and explain three Lean principles that Vitamix adopted in their manufacturing processes. (Max 300 words)
2. Discuss the level of process automation at their manufacturing site as well as at the logistics site. (Max 250 words)
3. What is Vitamix’s core competency? How do they compete in the markets? Explain. (Max 200 words)
4. Where do most of their suppliers locate? Where do their motor parts come from? Explain (Max 200 words)
5. What is a cellular manufacturing? Did you see cellular manufacturing at the site? Explain (Max 200 words)