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BEST, Inc. has decided to produce and market unique products for two emerging industries. To compete
in the world market, our production facilities must incorporate the most advanced robotic control systems available
today. BEST, INC. has decided to build four initial factories and contract with suppliers to develop the robotics control
systems. Suppliers are asked to propose and demonstrate strategic processes that will result in a production facility yielding
to the highest quality products given the constraints of the factory. BEST Inc. is looking for suppliers with good track records
in quality improvement methodologies such as total Quality Management, Kaizen, Zero Defects, Six Sigma, and Poka Yoke with
an ability to incorporate these approaches into their overall production strategy.
As a key supplier of robotic control systems, your team has been selected to compete in the trial production runs
in all four factories in order to determine which system and strategies will be implemented, You will have six weeks to develop
your factory strategies and design a working prototype robotic control system. Factory constraints require that the systems
be limited to 24 inches on the side, have a total weight of 24 pounds, and meet all the construction requirements of BEST
Inc. Trial production runs will begin in October and your team's results will be compared against other suppliers in head-to-head
competition that time. As part of your development, it will be imperative that you provide complete technical documentation
for evaluation by BEST, Inc. management; you are strongly encouraged to provide a marketing plan and exhibit materials as
well. In addition, we will be conduction interviews of your design team to learn the key advantages of your proposal. We look
forward to your proposal and participation in the trials. Good Luck!
Last year was a milestone in Robotics history, with the first B.E.S.T
National Championship. With last year's theme, High Octane, Wetumpka High School took 3rd place B.E.S.T and 4th
place Robot. This year the stakes are high and last year is already in the past. This year provides new competition, new tasks,
and a whole new way of thinking.
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