Questions from General Operations Management

Q: George Kyparisis (using data from Problem 1.5) determines

George Kyparisis (using data from Problem 1.5) determines his costs to be as follows: Labor: $10 per hour Resin: $5 per pound Capital expense: 1% per month of investment Energy: $0.50 per BTU Show the...

Q: The work breakdown structure (WBS) for building a house (

The work breakdown structure (WBS) for building a house (levels 1 and 2) is shown below: a) Add two level-3 activities to each of the level-2 activities to provide more detail to the WBS. b) Select...

Q: What is the difference between postponement and channel assembly?

What is the difference between postponement and channel assembly?

Q: How does Walmart use drop shipping?

How does Walmart use drop shipping?

Q: What are blanket orders? How do they differ from invoice less

What are blanket orders? How do they differ from invoice less purchasing?

Q: What can purchasing do to implement just-in-time deliveries

What can purchasing do to implement just-in-time deliveries?

Q: How does revenue management impact an aggregate plan?

How does revenue management impact an aggregate plan?

Q: What are the advantages and disadvantages of varying the size of the

What are the advantages and disadvantages of varying the size of the work force to meet demand requirements each period?

Q: How does aggregate planning in service differ from aggregate planning in manufacturing

How does aggregate planning in service differ from aggregate planning in manufacturing?

Q: The structure of MRP systems suggests “buckets” and infinite loading

The structure of MRP systems suggests “buckets” and infinite loading. What is meant by these two terms?