Questions from General Operations Management

Q: A line of furniture is made by the Drazal Company in South

A line of furniture is made by the Drazal Company in South Carolina and is being considered for outsourcing to China. The unit manufacturing costs in the U.S. are: Unit Cost of Goods Sold Direct...

Q: Do you think electric cars may become a viable alternative to gasoline

Do you think electric cars may become a viable alternative to gasoline-powered vehicles? What is the future of the electric car? Explain your answers.

Q: From the Internet find examples of distribution centers or warehouses and list

From the Internet find examples of distribution centers or warehouses and list the functions that they serve.

Q: The ABC Company plans to locate a warehouse using the center-

The ABC Company plans to locate a warehouse using the center-of-gravity model to serve four different customers. Find the coordinates for the warehouse given the following information:

Q: How should Andrea deal with the organization issues presented in this case

How should Andrea deal with the organization issues presented in this case?

Q: Can you be sure that all the parts produced by in-

Can you be sure that all the parts produced by in-control processes will meet the specification?

Q: How is the operations management function related to activities in human resources

How is the operations management function related to activities in human resources, information systems, and accounting?

Q: Evaluate a couple of local hospitals in terms of its emphasis on

Evaluate a couple of local hospitals in terms of its emphasis on the four operations objectives: cost, quality, delivery, and flexibility. Are all departments focused on the same objectives? What are...

Q: What is the proper role of the operations function in product design

What is the proper role of the operations function in product design?

Q: A company is in the business of making souvenir spoons to customer

A company is in the business of making souvenir spoons to customer order. The customers select the size of the spoons and may specify the design to be embossed on them. One or more spoons may be order...