Questions from General Operations Management

Q: Construct a network diagram for the information in the following table.

Construct a network diagram for the information in the following table. Use either AOA or AON (see Example 5 for either type). What is the probability that the project will take more than 10 weeks to...

Q: The project described in the following table is scheduled to be completed

The project described in the following table is scheduled to be completed in 11 weeks. Construct a network diagram using AOA or AON. Then answer the following questions: a. If you were the manager of...

Q: The following precedence diagram reflects three time estimates in weeks for each

The following precedence diagram reflects three time estimates in weeks for each activity. Determine: a. The expected completion time for each path and its variance. b. The probability that the projec...

Q: A project manager has compiled a list of major activities that will

A project manager has compiled a list of major activities that will be required to install a computer information system in her firm. The list includes estimated completion times for activities and pr...

Q: Here is a list of activity times for a project as well

Here is a list of activity times for a project as well as crashing costs for its activities. Determine which activities should be crashed and the total cost of crashing if the goal is to shorten the p...

Q: Identify the term being described for each of the following:

Identify the term being described for each of the following: a. A sequence of activities in a project. b. The longest time sequence of activities in a project. c. Used when two activities have the sam...

Q: The project manager of a task force planning the construction of a

The project manager of a task force planning the construction of a domed stadium had hoped to be able to complete construction prior to the start of the next college football season. After reviewing c...

Q: A construction project has indirect costs totaling $40,000 per

A construction project has indirect costs totaling $40,000 per week. Major activities in the project and their expected times in weeks are shown in this precedence diagram. Crashing costs for each a...

Q: Chuck’s Custom Boats (CCB) builds luxury yachts to customer order

Chuck’s Custom Boats (CCB) builds luxury yachts to customer order. CCB has landed a contract with a mysterious New York lawyer (Mr. T). Relevant data are shown on the next page. The...

Q: What is the ultimate goal of a lean system? What are

What is the ultimate goal of a lean system? What are the supporting goals? What are the building blocks?