Title: Custom Molds, Inc. Case and KingSoopers

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Custom Molds, Inc. Case

3. Read the case of CUSTOM MOLDS, INC.

a. What are the major issues facing Tom and Mason Miller?

b. Identify the individual processes on a flow diagram. What are the competitive priorities for these processes and the changing nature of the industry? (see appendix 1 for the flow diagram)

c. What alternatives might the Millers pursue? What key factors should they consider as they evaluate these alternatives?

(i) Short-term Options

(ii) Medium-term Options Watch the KingSoopers video, 

(iii) Long-term Options

4. Watch the KingSoopers video (http://youtu.be/nObVu-_Jfqg).

(a)    [8] Fill up the blanks below.

(b) Draw the process diagram (or flow chart) for each process

(i) Bread Making (line process) Process Flow Chart

(ii) Pastry Line (batch process) and Cake Decorating (job shop) Flow Charts

(c) Why does KingSoopers Bakery use three different processes?

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