Questions from General Operations Management

Q: Compute the takt time for a service system that intended to perform

Compute the takt time for a service system that intended to perform a standardized service. The system will have a total work time of 440 minutes per day, two 10-minute breaks, and an hour for lunch....

Q: A manager wants to determine the number of containers to use for

A manager wants to determine the number of containers to use for incoming parts for a kanban system to be installed next month. The process will have a usage rate of 80 pieces per hour. Because the pr...

Q: A JIT system uses kanban cards to authorize movement of incoming parts

A JIT system uses kanban cards to authorize movement of incoming parts. In one portion of the system, a work center uses an average of 100 parts per hour while running. The manager has assigned an ine...

Q: What trade-offs are involved in shifting from a traditional operations

What trade-offs are involved in shifting from a traditional operations system to a lean system for a manufacturing firm? For a service firm?

Q: Some customers of Internet businesses can avoid paying state sales taxes on

Some customers of Internet businesses can avoid paying state sales taxes on purchases if the Internet businesses don’t have a physical presence in their state. However, more states are enacting laws t...

Q: Given the complexities and risks involved with supply chains, might it

Given the complexities and risks involved with supply chains, might it make sense for a business organization to vertically integrate and be its own supply chain?

Q: From a systems viewpoint, what are some of the environmental issues

From a systems viewpoint, what are some of the environmental issues involved in a decision by a company to outsource manufacturing operations to a foreign country?

Q: Select three of the examples of unethical behavior in section 15.

Select three of the examples of unethical behavior in section 15.5, other than those that violate basic human rights, and indicate which principle in Table 15.2 would be violated.

Q: Explain why each of these is critical for a successful supply chain

Explain why each of these is critical for a successful supply chain operation: a. Integrated technology b. Information sharing c. Trust among trading partners d. Real-time information availability e....

Q: What is the bullwhip effect, and why does it occur?

What is the bullwhip effect, and why does it occur? How can it be overcome?