Next Generation Manufacturing Strategy

Assignment Brief:
Looking to the future (say the next ten years) with reference to the Next Generation Manufacturing Strategy; then the decisions about a particular process requires decisions about plant equipment and technology. Those decisions can be complex because alternative methods of production are present in virtually all operations functions and manufacturing facilities. Therefore, explain as to how you would logically select any future plant equipment and technology for your Next Generation Manufacturing Strategy for any medium manufacturing enterprise (SME).
*small medium enterprise = 250 personnel + 40-50 million incomes per year.
Submission Requirements:
Your report should not exceed 2000 ± 10% words, and include any figures, tables or diagrams where appropriate, and be in the form of a business/technical report.
A TEACHING NOTES SOLUTION SHEET: will be attached to your marked assignment. Marks will include for: the amount of research and effort included, any thoughtful structure and examples, figures, tables or diagrams or similar, clear concise descriptions and discussions, distinct advantages and disadvantages, related recommendations/conclusions, references and bibliography used etc.
This Assignment assesses the following module Learning Outcomes:
1. Understand the framework and constituent elements necessary for development of a manufacturing strategy.
2. Articulate key issues about manufacturing strategy.
3. Critically apply the theoretical knowledge and tools required to develop an integrated manufacturing systems strategy.
4. Employ production concepts and techniques (measures) to achieve a successful manufacturing strategy.