Arc, Inc.: A Consultant Case Analysis This paper is written in a perspective of business consultant analyzing the feasibility of a process engineering proposal concerning the introduction of a new line of silicon sensors and several proposed changes in the existing manufacturing process of the Silicon Sensors Assembly Room. Recommendations and alternatives regarding these two matters are also provided.

Name_____________ Prof. Brendan Bannister 112 Hayden Hall
Signature __________ Northeastern University Boston, MA 02115
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The business world keeps evolving rapidly, especially in the technology industry. As one of the leading producers and an early pioneer in the sensor technology industry, Arc Inc. is introducing a new line of Micro-Electromechanical System (MES) in order to not only meets customers’ new needs but also enlarges its market share. Therefore, the start-up of the assembly process required for manufacturing is critical. Meanwhile, a series of changes to improve the processes used in the current assembly of existing sensors in the Silicon Sensor Assembly Department (SSR) is necessary in order to increase profitability and efficiency of the company. First of all, we will discuss the plan for start-up of the MES assembly process. The division of the Assembly Room into three separate rooms would be necessary since they all have different functions and require distinct environment controls as one of them needs to be dust free with controlled temperature and humidity. The construction costs would be acceptable assuming the financial data shows a