Questions from General Operations Management


Q: According to a recent study by Nielsen,* consumers used to prefer

According to a recent study by Nielsen,* consumers used to prefer stock-up visits, but 46% of them view shopping as a chore. The one-stop shopping experience that had taken most of the world by storm...

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Q: As an Internet exercise, explain the rationale behind the creation of

As an Internet exercise, explain the rationale behind the creation of EFQM, and the fundamental concept defining the Enablers in the model. See www.efqm.org.

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Q: Alaska Airlines operates in a land of rugged beauty, crystal clear

Alaska Airlines operates in a land of rugged beauty, crystal clear lakes, spectacular glaciers, majestic mountains, and bright blue skies. But equally awesome is its operating performance. Alaska Airl...

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Q: Frito-Lay, the massive Dallas-based subsidiary of PepsiCo

Frito-Lay, the massive Dallas-based subsidiary of PepsiCo, has 55 plants and 55,000 employees in North America. Seven of Frito-Lay’s 41 brands exceed $1 billion in sales: Fritos, Lay’s, Cheetos, Ruffl...

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Q: Given the following data on a hardware item stocked by Andreas Wieland’s

Given the following data on a hardware item stocked by Andreas Wieland’s paint store in Copenhagen, should the quantity discount be taken? • D = 2,000 units; S = $10; H = $1; P = $1 • Discount price =...

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Q: Electric guitars made in China are relatively inexpensive and their quality keeps

Electric guitars made in China are relatively inexpensive and their quality keeps improving. In recent years, several companies realized that if they purchase semi-finished guitars, they can improve t...

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Q: Good airline scheduling is essential to delivering outstanding customer service with high

Good airline scheduling is essential to delivering outstanding customer service with high plane utilization rates. Airlines must schedule pilots, flight attendants, aircraft, baggage handlers, custome...

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Q: Why is the diet problem, in practice, applicable for animals

Why is the diet problem, in practice, applicable for animals but not particularly for people?

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Q: When introducing an additional constraint, what will happen to the solution

When introducing an additional constraint, what will happen to the solution of the optimization problem?

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Q: Define shadow price (or dual value).

Define shadow price (or dual value).

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