Questions from General Operations Management

Q: Who needs to interface with the master schedule and why?

Who needs to interface with the master schedule and why?

Q: How has technology had an impact on master scheduling?

How has technology had an impact on master scheduling?

Q: What general trade-offs are involved in master scheduling in terms

What general trade-offs are involved in master scheduling in terms of the frozen portion of the schedule?

Q: Given the following information, provide an example of how much of

Given the following information, provide an example of how much of Farmers Sausage Gravy Mix should be ordered. You are doing the order for Thursday. Also, Kristin would like a service level of 95 per...

Q: Given the above information and an on-hand inventory of 12

Given the above information and an on-hand inventory of 12, determine the risk of stock out at the end of initial lead time and at the end of the second lead time. The lead time is 2 days and orders a...

Q: The supplier Kristin uses is located in Ohio. Why might Kristin

The supplier Kristin uses is located in Ohio. Why might Kristin consider dealing with a nearby supplier instead of the one in Ohio? What reasons might there be for not switching suppliers?

Q: List and briefly explain: a. The dimensions of service

List and briefly explain: a. The dimensions of service quality b. The determinants of quality

Q: Describe the importance of inventory management as it relates to the Farmers

Describe the importance of inventory management as it relates to the Farmers Restaurant.

Q: Would you recommend changing to the optimal order interval? Explain.

Would you recommend changing to the optimal order interval? Explain.

Q: UPD Manufacturing produces a range of health care appliances for hospital as

UPD Manufacturing produces a range of health care appliances for hospital as well as for home use. The company has experienced a steady demand for its products, which are highly regarded in the health...