Questions from General Operations Management

Q: An earth moving machine had five jobs in the same area it

An earth moving machine had five jobs in the same area it must complete as soon as possible. Sequence the jobs using (a) FCFS order 1-2-3-4-5, and (b) the SPT rule. Use the Sequencing Excel template...

Q: Research and find a physical good that is biodegradable or carbon neutral

Research and find a physical good that is biodegradable or carbon neutral. Be prepared to present your findings to the class in a two- to five-minute discussion.

Q: Mike Reynolds has four assignments due in class tomorrow, and his

Mike Reynolds has four assignments due in class tomorrow, and his class times are as follows. Each class lasts one hour, and Mike has no other classes. It is now midnight, and Mike estimates that the...

Q: Tony’s Income Tax Service personnel can estimate the time required to complete

Tony’s Income Tax Service personnel can estimate the time required to complete customers’ tax returns by using the following time standards assuming all information...

Q: Four blood samples have arrived in your laboratory with the following information

Four blood samples have arrived in your laboratory with the following information: Use the Excel Sequencing template for the following: a. Sequence the jobs using the SPT rule. b. Sequence the jobs us...

Q: A college textbook publisher sells a certain e-book for $

A college textbook publisher sells a certain e-book for $40.00. For the current process, the publisher has fixed cost of $355,000 and a variable cost per book of $30.00. a. What is the break-even quan...

Q: A bank’s mortgage department must process the following six jobs to maximize

A bank’s mortgage department must process the following six jobs to maximize client satisfaction. What sequencing rule should you use? For the rule you selected, find the best sequen...

Q: A manufacturing firm makes custom orthopedic parts for human knee, hip

A manufacturing firm makes custom orthopedic parts for human knee, hip, and shoulder replacements. Because shipping the custom part(s) prior to the scheduled surgery date is essential, compare the SPT...

Q: An insurance claims work area has five claims waiting for processing as

An insurance claims work area has five claims waiting for processing as follows: Use the Excel Sequencing template to find the average flowtime, average and maximum tardiness, and average lateness for...

Q: Eight jobs have arrived in the following order: /

Eight jobs have arrived in the following order: Find and compare the performance measures for the following sequencing rules using the Excel Sequencing template: a. Process in the order they have arri...