Questions from General Operations Management

Q: Suppose you are managing a chain of retail department stores. As

Suppose you are managing a chain of retail department stores. As a top manager, how would you measure the overall inventory management performance of each store? How would you use this information in...

Q: A materials manager said that her firm needed only an order-

A materials manager said that her firm needed only an order-launching system. Should the loop be closed?

Q: Calculate the control charts (UCL, CL and LCL) for

Calculate the control charts (UCL, CL and LCL) for each operator-machine combination separately. Do this for both x-bar (average) and range charts. Draw conclusions from the charts about each operator...

Q: A small toy robot is assembled from six parts: a body

A small toy robot is assembled from six parts: a body, a head, two arms, and two legs. The firm uses a one-level bill of materials to assemble this product. The number of parts on hand and the lead ti...

Q: Explain how lean operations can have a powerful positive or negative effect

Explain how lean operations can have a powerful positive or negative effect on the entire supply chain.

Q: When would you want to use a preferred supplier?

When would you want to use a preferred supplier?

Q: What is the logistics strategy of firms such as Amazon, Target

What is the logistics strategy of firms such as Amazon, Target, or Best Buy?

Q: Describe the decision-making view and the view of operations as

Describe the decision-making view and the view of operations as a process. Why are both views useful in studying the field of operations management?

Q: What are the essential benefits of using a QFD approach to product

What are the essential benefits of using a QFD approach to product design? Also, identify any negative effects that might apply to the use of QFD.

Q: What techniques or approaches can be used to achieve mass customization in

What techniques or approaches can be used to achieve mass customization in practice?