Questions from General Operations Management


Q: How have price and variety competition changed McDonald’s basic formula for success

How have price and variety competition changed McDonald’s basic formula for success?

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Q: Product A is an end item and is made from two units

Product A is an end item and is made from two units of B and four of C. B is made of three units of D and two of E. C is made of two units of F and two of E. A has a lead time of one week. B, C, and E...

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Q: Audio Products, Inc., produces two AM/FM/CD

Audio Products, Inc., produces two AM/FM/CD players for cars. The radio/CD units are identical, but the mounting hardware and finish trim differ. The standard model fits intermediate and full-si...

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Q: The MRP gross requirements for item A are shown here for the

The MRP gross requirements for item A are shown here for the next 10 weeks. Lead time for A is three weeks and setup cost is $10. There is a carrying cost of $0.01 per unit per week. Beginning invento...

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Q: The MRP gross requirements for item X are shown here for the

The MRP gross requirements for item X are shown here for the next 10 weeks. Lead time for A is two weeks, and setup cost is $9. There is a carrying cost of $0.02 per unit per week. Beginning inventory...

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Q: What term refers to the optimization of value-adding activities and

What term refers to the optimization of value-adding activities and elimination of non-value adding activities that are part of a value stream?

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Q: Product A consists of two units of subassembly B, three units

Product A consists of two units of subassembly B, three units of C, and one unit of D. B is composed of four units of E and three units of F. C is made of two units of H and three units of D. H is mad...

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Q: Match the industry type to the expected benefits from an MRP system

Match the industry type to the expected benefits from an MRP system as High, Medium, or Low. Industry Type Expected Benefit (High, Medium, or Low) Assemble-to-stock Assemble-to-ord...

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Q: Semans is a manufacturer that produces bracket assemblies. Demand for bracket

Semans is a manufacturer that produces bracket assemblies. Demand for bracket assemblies (X) is 130 units. The following is the BOM in indented form: The following is a table indicating current inve...

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Q: In the following MRP planning schedule for item J, indicate the

In the following MRP planning schedule for item J, indicate the correct net requirements, planned-order receipts, and planned-order releases to meet the gross requirements. Lead time is one week.

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