Questions from General Operations Management

Q: Using the data in problem 2, prepare exponentially smoothed forecasts for

Using the data in problem 2, prepare exponentially smoothed forecasts for the following cases: a. α = .1 and F 1 = 90 b. α = .3 and F 1 = 90

Q: S&OP or aggregate planning sometimes is confused with scheduling.

S&OP or aggregate planning sometimes is confused with scheduling. What is the difference?

Q: Why are m × n machine-scheduling algorithms not widely used

Why are m × n machine-scheduling algorithms not widely used in practice?

Q: What would you recommend that Joe Jr. do, assuming he

What would you recommend that Joe Jr. do, assuming he takes control of Southern Toro?

Q: The Security Life Insurance Company processes all new life insurance policies through

The Security Life Insurance Company processes all new life insurance policies through three departments: incoming mail (I), underwriting (U), and policy control (P). The incoming mail department recei...

Q: What is the management significance of finding the critical path through a

What is the management significance of finding the critical path through a network?

Q: In preparing to teach a new course, the professor has

In preparing to teach a new course, the professor has estimated the following activity times. a. Find the completion time of the project. b. What is the critical path?

Q: Suppose you are managing the Speedy Hardware Store. Give examples of

Suppose you are managing the Speedy Hardware Store. Give examples of items that might be managed by a P system and other items for which a Q system might be used. How do these items differ?

Q: The Harvard Co-op orders sweatshirts with the Harvard University emblem

The Harvard Co-op orders sweatshirts with the Harvard University emblem on them and sells them for $50 each. During a typical month, 900 sweatshirts are sold (this includes all styles and sizes ordere...

Q: Describe the advantages of cycle counting over an annual physical inventory.

Describe the advantages of cycle counting over an annual physical inventory.