Questions from General Operations Management


Q: It isn’t unusual for Western companies in the textile industry to outsource

It isn’t unusual for Western companies in the textile industry to outsource manufacturing to South Asia and Southeast Asia. Countries like China and India are manufacturing hubs for fashion products,...

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Q: South-western University (SWU), a large state college in

South-western University (SWU), a large state college in Stephenville, Texas, enrols close to 20,000 students. The school is a dominant force in the small city, with more students during fall and spri...

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Q: Describe how the bullwhip measure can be used to analyse supply chains

Describe how the bullwhip measure can be used to analyse supply chains.

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Q: Describe some potentially useful categories to include in a factor-weighting

Describe some potentially useful categories to include in a factor-weighting analysis for supplier selection.

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Q: Describe some potential pitfalls in relying solely on the results of a

Describe some potential pitfalls in relying solely on the results of a factor-weighting analysis for supplier selection.

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Q: Describe some disadvantages of using a slow shipping method.

Describe some disadvantages of using a slow shipping method.

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Q: Describe the four types of inventory.

Describe the four types of inventory.

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Q: What should be considered if the order quantity is to be increased

What should be considered if the order quantity is to be increased from the optimal to a discount point?

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Q: What is meant by “service level”?

What is meant by “service level”?

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Q: Explain the following: All things being equal, the production order

Explain the following: All things being equal, the production order quantity will be larger than the economic order quantity.

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