Questions from Operations Management

Q: JokersRWild makes playing cards in several different styles, but a “

JokersRWild makes playing cards in several different styles, but a “standard” deck of cards is used for planning purposes. The average worker at JokersRWild can mak...

Q: Trexoid Inc. makes a popular video game console. Demand varies

Trexoid Inc. makes a popular video game console. Demand varies each month, with highest demand coming in the last quarter of the year. Regular production costs are $120 per unit and inventory-carrying...

Q: Appliances Inc. is preparing an aggregate production plan for washers for

Appliances Inc. is preparing an aggregate production plan for washers for the next four months. The company has expected monthly demand is given below in the chart. The company will have 500 washers i...

Q: Togo makes riding lawn mowers and tractors. The company expected quarterly

Togo makes riding lawn mowers and tractors. The company expected quarterly demand is given below in the chart. The company will have 300 mowers in inventory at the beginning of the quarter and desires...

Q: For the following check sheet, assume that o indicates a surface

For the following check sheet, assume that o indicates a surface scratch, x a blowhole, D a defective finish, and * improper shape. How would you go about analyzing the following check sheet?

Q: Using the BOM shown below, how many of part E will

Using the BOM shown below, how many of part E will be needed if 20 units of end item A are needed? How many of part C will be needed?

Q: Draw a product structure tree for the baking pan using the BOM

Draw a product structure tree for the baking pan using the BOM shown below. If there are plans to make 100 baking pans, how many handles are needed? How many bolt and nut sets are needed?

Q: Draw a product structure tree for the patio planter using the BOM

Draw a product structure tree for the patio planter using the BOM below. If there are plans to make eight patio planters, how many bolt and nut sets will be needed?

Q: Complete the MRP record for a bicycle frame using an L4L lot

Complete the MRP record for a bicycle frame using an L4L lot-sizing strategy. Considering the lead time, where should scheduled receipts be shown? Repeat using a fixed order quantity of 100 frames. Ag...

Q: Complete the MRP record for a bicycle seat. /

Complete the MRP record for a bicycle seat.