Questions from General Operations Management

Q: A garden store prepares various grades of pine bark for mulch:

A garden store prepares various grades of pine bark for mulch: nuggets (x1), mini-nuggets (x2), and chips (x3). The process requires pine bark, machine time, labor time, and storage space. The followi...

Q: Solve these problems using graphical linear programming and answer the questions that

Solve these problems using graphical linear programming and answer the questions that follow. Use simultaneous equations to determine the optimal values of the decision variables. a. MaximizeÂ&n...

Q: Solve these problems using graphical linear programming and then answer the questions

Solve these problems using graphical linear programming and then answer the questions that follow. Use simultaneous equations to determine the optimal values of the decision variables. a. Minimize&Aci...

Q: An appliance manufacturer produces two models of microwave ovens: H and

An appliance manufacturer produces two models of microwave ovens: H and W. Both models require fabrication and assembly work; each H uses four hours of fabrication and two hours of assembly, and each...

Q: One operator services a bank of five machines. Machine running time

One operator services a bank of five machines. Machine running time and service time are both exponential. Machines run for an average of 90 minutes between service requirements, and service time aver...

Q: A small candy shop is preparing for the holiday season. The

A small candy shop is preparing for the holiday season. The owner must decide how many bags of deluxe mix and how many bags of standard mix of Peanut/Raisin Delite to put up. The deluxe mix has 2⁄3 po...

Q: Solve each of these problems by computer and obtain the optimal values

Solve each of these problems by computer and obtain the optimal values of the decision variables and the objective function. a. Maximize Z = 4x1 + 2x2 + 5x3 Subject to 1x1 + 2x2 + 1x3 ≤ 25...

Q: A retired couple supplement their income by making fruit pies, which

A retired couple supplement their income by making fruit pies, which they sell to a local grocery store. During the month of September, they produce apple and grape pies. The apple pies are sold for $...

Q: There are certain instances where pooling of operations can be desirable.

There are certain instances where pooling of operations can be desirable. For example, a large factory may have two or more locations where mechanics can obtain special tools or equipment they occasio...

Q: The owner of Eat Now Restaurant implemented an expanded menu early last

The owner of Eat Now Restaurant implemented an expanded menu early last year. The menu was a success, drawing many more customers, who seemed to like the increased variety of menu choices over that of...