Questions from General Business Management

Q: An air-conditioning manufacturer produces room air conditioners at plants in

An air-conditioning manufacturer produces room air conditioners at plants in Houston, Phoenix, and Memphis. These are sent to regional distributors in Dallas, Atlanta, and Denver. The shipping costs v...

Q: Northwest University is in the process of completing a computer bus network

Northwest University is in the process of completing a computer bus network that will connect computer facilities throughout the university. The prime objective is to string a main cable from one end...

Q: Finnish Furniture manufactures tables in facilities located in three cities—Reno

Finnish Furniture manufactures tables in facilities located in three cities—Reno, Denver, and Pittsburgh. The tables are then shipped to three retail stores located in Phoenix, Cleve...

Q: The state of Missouri has three major power-generating companies (

The state of Missouri has three major power-generating companies (A, B, and C). During the months of peak demand, the Missouri Power Authority authorizes these companies to pool their excess supply an...

Q: The three blood banks in Franklin County are coordinated through a central

The three blood banks in Franklin County are coordinated through a central office that facilitates blood delivery to four hospitals in the region. The cost to ship a standard container of blood from e...

Q: The B. Hall Real Estate Investment Corporation has identified four small

The B. Hall Real Estate Investment Corporation has identified four small apartment buildings in which it would like to invest. Mrs. Hall has approached three savings and loan companies regarding finan...

Q: The J. Mehta Company’s production manager is planning for a series

The J. Mehta Company’s production manager is planning for a series of 1-month production periods for stainless steel sinks. The demand for the next 4 months is as follows: MONTH DEMAND FOR STAINLESS...

Q: Ashley’s Auto Top Carriers currently maintains plants in Atlanta and Tulsa that

Ashley’s Auto Top Carriers currently maintains plants in Atlanta and Tulsa that supply major distribution centers in Los Angeles and New York. Because of an expanding demand, Ashley...

Q: Briefly discuss what is meant by critical path analysis. What are

Briefly discuss what is meant by critical path analysis. What are critical path activities, and why are they important?

Q: Marc Smith, vice president for operations of HHN, Inc.,

Marc Smith, vice president for operations of HHN, Inc., a manufacturer of cabinets for telephone switches, is constrained from meeting the 5-year forecast by limited capacity at the existing three pla...