Questions from General Operations Management

Q: Using the information in Problem 24, develop a sequence based on

Using the information in Problem 24, develop a sequence based on the longest processing time priority rule. Prioritize based on prep time. In the case of ties, select the house that has the longest pa...

Q: Determine the absolute minimum time it will take to complete the project

Determine the absolute minimum time it will take to complete the project if the project is crashed as far as possible. Calculate the cost associated with this approach to the project. Activity Immed...

Q: Using the information given, construct a network diagram using AON notation

Using the information given, construct a network diagram using AON notation. Activity Optimistic Time Estimate (weeks) Most Likely Time Estimates (weeks) Pessimistic Time Estimates (weeks) Immedi...

Q: Using the information given, a) Calculate the expected time

Using the information given, a) Calculate the expected time for each of the project activities. b) Calculate the variance for each of the project activities. c) Evaluate the connected paths through th...

Q: The dean of the business school wants to start offering this program

The dean of the business school wants to start offering this program starting 32 weeks from now. Using the information provided in Problem 15, a) Calculate the probability of the program starting on t...

Q: Construct a network diagram using AON notation. Activity 

Construct a network diagram using AON notation. Activity Activity Time (weeks) Immediate Predecessor(s)  A 3 none  B 4 A  C 2 B  D 5 B  E 4 C  F 3 D  G 2 E, F  

Q: Using the network diagram constructed in Problem 1, a)

Using the network diagram constructed in Problem 1, a) Calculate the completion time for the project. b) Determine which activities are included on the critical path.

Q: Michael’s Office Supply (MOS) sells office furniture, equipment,

Michael’s Office Supply (MOS) sells office furniture, equipment, and supplies. This week the company has received 50 customer orders. Each order has an average of five line items. The average dollar a...

Q: Mop and Broom Manufacturing is evaluating whether to produce a new type

Mop and Broom Manufacturing is evaluating whether to produce a new type of mop. The company is considering the operations requirements for the mop as well as the market potential. Estimates of fixed c...

Q: Jack’s Floating Banana Party Company is planning to add a new party

Jack’s Floating Banana Party Company is planning to add a new party vessel for the upcoming season. Jack has identified several activities that must be finished before the start of the season. Using t...