Questions from General Operations Management

Q: Coca-Cola is a well-established consumer products company with

Coca-Cola is a well-established consumer products company with a strong position in the global market. The sales of their core soda products have remained relatively stable for decades, yet the compa...

Q: Describe the generic product development process described in this chapter. How

Describe the generic product development process described in this chapter. How does this process change for technology push products?

Q: How does the QFD approach help? What are some limitations of

How does the QFD approach help? What are some limitations of this approach?

Q: What does it take to be a good consultant? Is this

What does it take to be a good consultant? Is this a career for you?

Q: Discuss design-based incrementalism, which is frequent product redesign throughout

Discuss design-based incrementalism, which is frequent product redesign throughout the product’s life. What are the pros and cons of this idea?

Q: Tuff Wheels was getting ready to start its development project for a

Tuff Wheels was getting ready to start its development project for a new product to be added to its small motorized vehicle line for children. The new product is called the Kiddy Dozer. It will look l...

Q: Which industry will typically have a faster learning rate: a repetitive

Which industry will typically have a faster learning rate: a repetitive electronics manufacturer or a manufacturer of large complex products such as a shipbuilder?

Q: What are the pros and cons of starting a simulation with the

What are the pros and cons of starting a simulation with the system empty? With the system in equilibrium?

Q: Perot Corporation is developing a new CPU chip based on a new

Perot Corporation is developing a new CPU chip based on a new type of technology. Its new chip, the Patay2 chip, will take two years to develop. However, because other chip manufacturers will be able...

Q: DM Office Products (DMOP) is a wholesale supplier of office

DM Office Products (DMOP) is a wholesale supplier of office products with one facility in Pennsylvania. It has decided to build a new distribution warehouse in the state of New York to help serve the...