Dilemma of a Manufacturer: Standardized V/S Customized Products

            
 
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Case Details:

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Case Code : OPER036 For delivery in electronic format: Rs. 100;
For delivery through courier (within India): Rs. 100 +Shipping & Handling Charges extra

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Case Length : 03 Pages
Period : 1999 - 2004
Organization : Varied
Pub Date : 2004
Teaching Note : Available
Countries : India
Industry : Service

Abstract:

The case discusses the dilemma of a furniture manufacturer that he faces in striking a balance between the production of customized and standardized products. It also examines the various factors that affect the plant layout in such a condition. It also throws light on the various policy decisions that need to be considered when finalizing the design of the plant layout.

Issues:

» The impact of widening the target customer base on a company's operations

» The physical disposition of the facilities of a plant for smooth production

Keywords:

dilemma, furniture manufacturer, striking, balance, production, customized, standardized products, plant layout, condition, policy decisions, considered

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