Break out Activity: Operations in practice

The Sandwich Problem

• You have decided to set up a sandwich making
operation. You have received many enquiries and are
not sure of the most efficient way to do this:
• In groups (4 to 5)
• Agree your approach how to manufacture and supply:
– 1 sandwich (for yourself, for lunch)
– 10 sandwiches (for your class mates)
– 100 sandwiches (for the conference)
– 10,000 sandwiches (for the daily airline order)
– 100,000 sandwiches (for the daily supermarket order)
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 The Sandwich Problem
• Focus on the layout / process types, but also consider raw
materials, the variety you offer and packaging and how this may
affect your thinking.

• Your initial idea is to offer:

– 2 types of bread: Brown and White.
– 2 spread options: With or without butter
– 4 filling options: Egg, Chicken, Tuna, Salad

• Present your proposals. (PS: I am not looking for “the right

answer”, but am looking for participation and suggestions)

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 The Sandwich Problem
Layout type Considerations

10

100

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 The Sandwich Problem
Layout type Considerations

10,000

100,000

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