Questions from General Operations Management

Q: What are the potential benefits of locating in foreign countries? Potential

What are the potential benefits of locating in foreign countries? Potential drawbacks?

Q: Walmart is one of the largest corporations in the world, and

Walmart is one of the largest corporations in the world, and it has obviously enjoyed tremendous success. But while many welcome its location in their communities, others do not. Some complain that it...

Q: Town residents, and residents of nearby towns how might a Walmart

Town residents, and residents of nearby towns how might a Walmart representative respond to the negative criticisms that might be brought up, and what other benefits could the representative offer the...

Q: A firm that has recently experienced enormous growth is seeking to lease

A firm that has recently experienced enormous growth is seeking to lease a small plant in Memphis, TN; Biloxi, MS; or Birmingham, AL. Prepare an economic analysis of the three locations given the foll...

Q: A retired auto mechanic hopes to open a rustproofing shop. Customers

A retired auto mechanic hopes to open a rustproofing shop. Customers would be local new-car dealers. Two locations are being considered, one in the center of the city and one on the outskirts. The cen...

Q: For each of the four types of organizations shown, rate the

For each of the four types of organizations shown, rate the importance of each factor in terms of making location decisions using L = low importance, M = moderate importance, and H = high importance....

Q: Using the following factor ratings, determine which location alternative (A

Using the following factor ratings, determine which location alternative (A, B, or C) should be chosen on the basis of maximum composite score.

Q: Determine which location has the highest composite score: /

Determine which location has the highest composite score:

Q: Prepare a cause-and-effect diagram to analyze the possible

Prepare a cause-and-effect diagram to analyze the possible causes of late delivery of parts ordered from a supplier.

Q: a. Determine an A-B-C classification for these

a. Determine an A-B-C classification for these items: b. Find the EOQ given this information: D = 4,500 units/year, S = $36, and H = $10 per unit per year. c. Find the economic production quantity g...