Questions from General Operations Management

Q: The following table contains order-dependent setup times for four jobs

The following table contains order-dependent setup times for four jobs. For safety reasons, job C cannot follow job A, nor can job A follow job C. Determine the processing sequence that will minimize...

Q: Given this information on planned and actual inputs and outputs for a

Given this information on planned and actual inputs and outputs for a service center, determine the work backlog for each period. The beginning backlog is 12 hours of work. The figures shown are stand...

Q: Given the following data on inputs and outputs at a work center

Given the following data on inputs and outputs at a work center, determine the cumulative deviation and the backlog for each time period. The beginning backlog is 7.

Q: Determine the minimum number of workers needed, and a schedule for

Determine the minimum number of workers needed, and a schedule for the following staffing requirements, giving workers two consecutive days off per cycle (not including Sunday).

Q: Contrast push and pull methods of moving goods and materials through production

Contrast push and pull methods of moving goods and materials through production systems.

Q: Determine the minimum number of workers needed, and a schedule for

Determine the minimum number of workers needed, and a schedule for the following staffing requirements, giving workers two consecutive days off per cycle (not including Sunday).

Q: Determine the minimum number of workers needed, and a schedule for

Determine the minimum number of workers needed, and a schedule for the following staffing requirements, giving workers two consecutive days off per cycle (not including Sunday).

Q: List the steps in risk management.

List the steps in risk management.

Q: Use the assignment method to determine the best way to assign workers

Use the assignment method to determine the best way to assign workers to jobs, given the following cost information. Compute the total cost for your assignment plan.

Q: Rework Problem 1, treating the numbers in the table as profits

Rework Problem 1, treating the numbers in the table as profits instead of costs. Compute the total profit.