Questions from General Operations Management


Q: In a further attempt to liquidate its inventory, Rapid Grower has

In a further attempt to liquidate its inventory, Rapid Grower has offered Greens, the local nursery, an option to buy the entire year’s supply at one time. The cost per bag would be $12. Should Greens...

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Q: Based on the standard time calculated in Problem 6, how many

Based on the standard time calculated in Problem 6, how many units should an employee operating at 100 percent of standard complete during an eight-hour workday?

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Q: The Arkade Company is considering switching to a 15 percent allowance based

The Arkade Company is considering switching to a 15 percent allowance based on time worked. Calculate the new standard time for each work element and for the total job.

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Q: Based on the standard time calculated in Problem 8, how many

Based on the standard time calculated in Problem 8, how many units should an employee operating at 100 percent of standard complete during an eight-hour workday?

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Q: Students in an operations management class have been assigned six similar computer

Students in an operations management class have been assigned six similar computer homework problems. Alexis needed 40 minutes to complete the first problem. Assuming an 80 percent learning curve, how...

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Q: My Kitchen Delights (MKD) is considering two new suppliers for

My Kitchen Delights (MKD) is considering two new suppliers for the jars used in the production process. The quality at both suppliers is equal. Assume that the annual holding cost is 30 percent of the...

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Q: Custom Computers, Inc. assembles custom home computer systems. The

Custom Computers, Inc. assembles custom home computer systems. The heat sinks needed are bought for $12 each and are ordered in quantities of 1300 units. Annual demand is 5200 heat sinks, the annual i...

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Q: Oakwood Outpatient Clinic is analyzing its operation in an effort to improve

Oakwood Outpatient Clinic is analyzing its operation in an effort to improve performance. The clinic estimates that a patient spends on average 3.5 hours at the facility. The amount of time the patien...

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Q: Custom Computers, Inc. from Problem 9 is considering a new

Custom Computers, Inc. from Problem 9 is considering a new ordering policy. The new order quantity would be 650 heat sinks. Recalculate Problem 9, parts (a) through (e), and compare results.

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Q: Sam’s Auto Shop services and repairs a particular brand of foreign automobile

Sam’s Auto Shop services and repairs a particular brand of foreign automobile. Sam uses oil filters throughout the year. The shop operates 52 weeks per year, and weekly demand is 150 filters Sam estim...

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