Questions from General Operations Management

Q: William Beville’s computer training school, in Richmond, stocks workbooks with

William Beville’s computer training school, in Richmond, stocks workbooks with the following characteristics: Demand D = 19,500 units/year Ordering cost S = $25/order Holding cost H = $4/unit/year a...

Q: If D = 8,000 per month, S = $

If D = 8,000 per month, S = $45 per order, and H = $2 per unit per month, a) What is the economic order quantity? b) How does your answer change if the holding cost doubles? c) What if the holding cos...

Q: The small boatyard White Kayaks built 156 epoxy kayaks last year.

The small boatyard White Kayaks built 156 epoxy kayaks last year. Each of these requires 12 kg of epoxy, purchased in 6-kg barrels at $170 each, with a freight cost of $18 per shipment plus $1/kg. The...

Q: The table below provides information about the demand forecast and the number

The table below provides information about the demand forecast and the number of working days for a tools manufacturing factory in Egypt. Construct a graph for the daily demand and the average daily d...

Q: Using the data in Problem 13.9, prepare the following

Using the data in Problem 13.9, prepare the following two plans. Compare Plans C and D with Plans A and B and make a recommendation. ◆ Plan C – A chase plan. Assume...

Q: From its first Red Lobster in 1968, the chain has grown

From its first Red Lobster in 1968, the chain has grown to 705 locations, with over $2.6 billion in U.S. sales annually. The casual dining market may be crowded, with competitors such as Chiliâ&...

Q: The production planning period for mobile boards at Sime Factory, Egypt

The production planning period for mobile boards at Sime Factory, Egypt, is 4 months. Cost data are as follows: For each of the next 4 months, capacity and demand data for boards are as follows: Devel...

Q: The production planning period for knobs at Al-Arabi Factory,

The production planning period for knobs at Al-Arabi Factory, Egypt, is 6 months. Cost data is as follows: For each of the next 6 months, capacity and demand data for knobs are as follows: Develop a p...

Q: The manufacturer of outdoor paints at Jebel Ali, Dubai, has

The manufacturer of outdoor paints at Jebel Ali, Dubai, has collected the following information regarding the capacities (in units) and demand forecast for the next 9 months. Cost data are as follows:...

Q: Develop two other plans for the Mexican roofing manufacturer described Solved Problem

Develop two other plans for the Mexican roofing manufacturer described Solved Problem 13.1. a) For Plan 5, use constant workforce of eight workers for the first 3 months and ten workers for the last 3...