Questions from General Operations Management

Q: Define each of these terms, and indicate how each is determined

Define each of these terms, and indicate how each is determined. a. Expected activity time. b. Variance of an activity time. c. Standard deviation of a path’s time.

Q: Given the following information on job times and due dates, determine

Given the following information on job times and due dates, determine the optimal processing sequence using (1) FCFS, (2) SPT, (3) EDD, and (4) CR. For each method, find the average job flow time and...

Q: Master Tag has not yet decided to implement this plan. List

Master Tag has not yet decided to implement this plan. List the pros and cons you think should be considered.

Q: Why are priority rules needed?

Why are priority rules needed?

Q: Retail outlets that do not have an Internet presence often complain that

Retail outlets that do not have an Internet presence often complain that consumers come in to “kick the tires” but then buy online from a competitor. Can you suggest some ways outlets can overcome tha...

Q: One approach that can be effective in reducing the impact of production

One approach that can be effective in reducing the impact of production bottlenecks in a job shop or batch operations setting is to use smaller lot sizes. a. What is the impact of a production bottle...

Q: What are Gantt charts? How are they used in scheduling?

What are Gantt charts? How are they used in scheduling? What are the advantages of using Gantt charts?

Q: What are the basic assumptions of the assignment method of linear programming

What are the basic assumptions of the assignment method of linear programming?

Q: How are scheduling and productivity related?

How are scheduling and productivity related?

Q: Why is scheduling fairly simple for repetitive systems but fairly complex for

Why is scheduling fairly simple for repetitive systems but fairly complex for job shops?