Questions from General Operations Management


Q: Kamal Fatehl, production manager of Kennesaw Manufacturing, finds his profit

Kamal Fatehl, production manager of Kennesaw Manufacturing, finds his profit at $15,000 (as shown in the statement below)—inadequate for expanding his business. The bank is insisting...

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Q: Hokey Min’s Kleen Karpet cleaned 65 rugs in October, consuming the

Hokey Min’s Kleen Karpet cleaned 65 rugs in October, consuming the following resources: a) What is the labor productivity per dollar? b) What is the multifactor productivity?

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Q: Baker Mfg. Inc. (see Table 11.9 )

Baker Mfg. Inc. (see Table 11.9 ) wishes to compare its inventory turnover to those of industry leaders, who have turnover of about 13 times per year and 8% of their assets invested in inventory. a) W...

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Q: The grocery industry has an annual inventory turnover of about 14 times

The grocery industry has an annual inventory turnover of about 14 times. Organic Grocers, Inc. had a cost of goods sold last year of $10.5 million; its average inventory was $1.0 million. What was Org...

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Q: Mattress Wholesalers, Inc., is constantly trying to reduce inventory in

Mattress Wholesalers, Inc., is constantly trying to reduce inventory in its supply chain. Last year, cost of goods sold was $7.5 million and inventory was $1.5 million. This year, cost of goods sold i...

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Q: Using the information in Problem 13.3, develop plan B

Using the information in Problem 13.3, develop plan B. Produce at a constant rate of 1,400 units per month, which will meet minimum demands. Then use subcontracting, with additional units at a premium...

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Q: Hill is now considering plan C: Keep a stable workforce by

Hill is now considering plan C: Keep a stable workforce by maintaining a constant production rate equal to the average requirements and allow varying inventory levels. Beginning inventory, stock out c...

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Q: The S&OP team at Kansas Furniture, has received the

The S&OP team at Kansas Furniture, has received the following estimates of demand requirements: a) Assuming one-time stockout costs for lost sales of $100 per unit, inventory carrying costs of $...

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Q: Deb Bishop Health and Beauty Products has developed a new shampoo,

Deb Bishop Health and Beauty Products has developed a new shampoo, and you need to develop its aggregate schedule. The cost accounting department has supplied you the costs relevant to the aggregate p...

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Q: Ram Roy’s firm has developed the following supply, demand, cost

Ram Roy’s firm has developed the following supply, demand, cost, and inventory data. Allocate production capacity to meet demand at a minimum cost using the transportation method. Wh...

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