Questions from General Operations Management

Q: Describe at least one application of modern technology in each of these

Describe at least one application of modern technology in each of these service industries: a. Financial services b. Public and government services c. Transportation services d. Educational services e...

Q: Identify and describe (maximum of one typed page) a service

Identify and describe (maximum of one typed page) a service encounter where technology helps create and deliver the service in total or in part. What hard and soft technology most likely is involved?...

Q: Research radio frequency identification devices (RFID) and provide examples of

Research radio frequency identification devices (RFID) and provide examples of how they are or might be used to improve productivity in operations.

Q: Investigate the current technology available for laptop computers, cell phones,

Investigate the current technology available for laptop computers, cell phones, or tablets. Select two different models and compare their features and operational characteristics, as well as manufactu...

Q: What might the competitive advantage be for each of the following companies

What might the competitive advantage be for each of the following companies? a. eBay b. Southwest Airlines c. Starbucks d. Apple e. Facebook f. Uber g. 3M h. Amazon i. Bentley automobiles j. Nordstrom...

Q: Marine International manufactures an aquarium pump and is trying to decide whether

Marine International manufactures an aquarium pump and is trying to decide whether to produce the filter system in-house or sign an outsourcing contract with Bayfront Manufacturing to make the filter...

Q: A firm is evaluating the alternative of manufacturing a part that is

A firm is evaluating the alternative of manufacturing a part that is currently being outsourced from a supplier. The relevant information is provided below: For in-house manufacturing: Annual fixed co...

Q: Edwards Machine Tools needs to purchase a new machine. The basic

Edwards Machine Tools needs to purchase a new machine. The basic model is slower but costs less, while the advanced model is faster but costs more. Profitability will depend on future demand. The foll...

Q: 1. Develop a staff schedule between the hours of 9 a

1. Develop a staff schedule between the hours of 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. for week 8, which had 587 visits (see the worksheet Hudson Jeweler Demand Case Data in MindTap). Assume the maximum service rate is t...

Q: Suppose that in Problem 37, a forecasting study determines that he

Suppose that in Problem 37, a forecasting study determines that he probabilities of demand volume are Low = 0.2, Medium = 0.2, and High = 0.6. Use the Excel template Decision Analysis to determine th...