Questions from General Operations Management

Q: What is the purpose of value stream mapping? How can this

What is the purpose of value stream mapping? How can this be achieved?

Q: What is required to make cross-docking a viable solution for

What is required to make cross-docking a viable solution for a logistics provider?

Q: The following production flow shows Parts E, I, and N

The following production flow shows Parts E, I, and N; Subassembly O; and the final assembly for Product P. A to B to C to D to E F to G to H to I J to K to L to M to N E and I to O...

Q: Here are average process cycle times for several workcenters. State which

Here are average process cycle times for several workcenters. State which are bottlenecks, nonbottlenecks, and capacity-constrained resources.

Q: How might the following business specialists use learning curves: accountants

How might the following business specialists use learning curves: accountants, marketers, financial analysts, personnel managers, and computer programmers?

Q: The following diagram shows the flow process, raw material costs,

The following diagram shows the flow process, raw material costs, and machine processing time for three products: A, B, and C. There are three machines (W, X, and Y) used in the production of these pr...

Q: The M–N plant manufactures two different products: M and

The M–N plant manufactures two different products: M and N. Selling prices and weekly market demands are shown in the following diagram. Each product uses raw materials with costs as...

Q: Jill’s Job Shop buys two parts (Tegdiws and Widgets) for

Jill’s Job Shop buys two parts (Tegdiws and Widgets) for use in its production system from two different suppliers. The parts are needed throughout the entire 52-week year. Tegdiws a...

Q: An equipment manufacturer has the following steps in its order entry process

An equipment manufacturer has the following steps in its order entry process: a. Take the order and fax it to order entry. b. Enter the order into the system (10 percent unclear or incorrect). c. Chec...

Q: Compare and contrast JIT, MRP, and synchronized manufacturing, stating

Compare and contrast JIT, MRP, and synchronized manufacturing, stating their main features, such as where each is or might be used, amounts of raw materials and work-in-process inventories, production...