Questions from General Operations Management

Q: The process of running a consulting firm is analogous to what type

The process of running a consulting firm is analogous to what type of manufacturing process structure?

Q: Discuss the importance of the master production schedule in an MRP system

Discuss the importance of the master production schedule in an MRP system.

Q: Explain the need for time fences in the master production schedule

Explain the need for time fences in the master production schedule

Q: How does Goldratt’s Theory of Constraints (TOC) differ from other

How does Goldratt’s Theory of Constraints (TOC) differ from other current approaches to continuous improvement in organizations? How is it similar?

Q: A manufacturer has decided to locate a new factory in the northwest

A manufacturer has decided to locate a new factory in the northwest U.S. to serve growing demand in that market. They have narrowed the potential sites down to two finalists, City A and City B. They...

Q: “MRP just prepares shopping lists. It does not do the

“MRP just prepares shopping lists. It does not do the shopping or cook the dinner.” Comment.

Q: What are the sources of demand in an MRP system? Are

What are the sources of demand in an MRP system? Are these dependent or independent, and how are they used as inputs to the system?

Q: What is the purpose of classifying items into groups, as the

What is the purpose of classifying items into groups, as the ABC classification does?

Q: What term is used to identify the difference between the number of

What term is used to identify the difference between the number of units of an item listed on the master schedule and firm customer orders?

Q: The chapter presents multiple techniques that service firms can use to make

The chapter presents multiple techniques that service firms can use to make their processes leaner. Which technique is demonstrated by a restaurant that offers special discounts mid-week to attract m...