Activity

M Porting
Donnie and Donna Miller started M Porting two (2) years ago when they both finished college. Donna
is an avid amateur photographer who was not satisfied with the functionality and durability of
existing photographic equipment storage canister or the metal that holds the roll of camera film. Her
husband, Donnie, develop a new cannister as a project in his Senior Product Design class. Donna, a
marketing major, was so impressed she decided that after graduation they would start their own
company manufacturing canister for cameras and other bulky equipment. Thus, M Porting was
created.

With the help of a small business loan, Donna and Donnie acquired a 2,400 square foot space in the
local industrial park and filled it with used manufacturing equipment. Donnie refined the design to
improve manufacturability and Donna got the local camera stores to sell their canister. However, the
current facility layout that they have acquired is organized for product development rather than for
production.

Answer the following questions: (3 items x 10 points)

1. What are the facility options available for M Porting?
Base, in my opinion, Donnie and Donna must be appropriate about the things that they are going
to put in their facility. The manufacturing equipment should be maintained. And not will cost any
danger to anyone.

2. What are the considerations that must be considered by M Porting if it decides to re-
design its refurbished facility?

The design of the facility layout should consider overall objectives set by the
organization.
Optimum space needs to be allocated for process and technology.
A proper safety measure as to avoid mishaps.
Overall management policies and future direction of the organization.
Ease of future expansion or change. Facilities should be designed so that they can be
easily expanded or adjusted to meet changing production needs.

3. How will M Porting create an effective facility plan, based on design and facility management
briefing?

The facility should be well ventilated, comfortable, and free of hazards. They should always
check for cracks in the walls and other signs of structural problems to ensure the facility's safety.
They must ensure that all vacant spaces are clean; otherwise, more demolition will be required
to make the space marketable.