Questions from General Operations Management

Q: Describe the historical development of the logistics field.

Describe the historical development of the logistics field.

Q: The Superior Manufacturing Company wants to make two shipments from Dallas,

The Superior Manufacturing Company wants to make two shipments from Dallas, Texas to Los Angeles, California. The first shipment weighs 10,000 pounds and the second shipment weighs 15,000 pounds. The...

Q: What forecasting methods should the company consider? Please justify.

What forecasting methods should the company consider? Please justify.

Q: Develop an S&OP plan by month for fiscal 2015.

Develop an S&OP plan by month for fiscal 2015. Consider the use of several different production strategies. Which strategy do you recommend? Hint: Use of Excel will greatly save time in making thes...

Q: Would your recommendation change if the foreign exchange rate increased or decreased

Would your recommendation change if the foreign exchange rate increased or decreased by 15%?

Q: What specific principles, practices, or techniques might be useful to

What specific principles, practices, or techniques might be useful to effectively integrate suppliers?

Q: What are the internal strengths and weaknesses of BYD along with external

What are the internal strengths and weaknesses of BYD along with external, opportunities and threats (SWOT Analysis)?

Q: 1. Using Exhibit 1.3 as a model, describe

1. Using Exhibit 1.3 as a model, describe the source-make-deliver-return relationships in the following systems: a. An airline b. An automobile manufacturer c. A hospital d. An insurance company

Q: Describe how the system you have designed will help the company meet

Describe how the system you have designed will help the company meet customer-service and cost objectives.

Q: Explain the relationship between quality and productivity under the lean philosophy.

Explain the relationship between quality and productivity under the lean philosophy.