Questions from Operations Management

Q: Based on the precedence table below, draw a network diagram for

Based on the precedence table below, draw a network diagram for this project. Identify the critical path, the earliest start and finish dates, and the slack for each task.

Q: Given the following project network: / a.

Given the following project network: a. Identify the critical path and the earliest start and finish dates for each task. b. Calculate the slack for every project activity. c. Draw this network as a...

Q: Bill needs to schedule a meeting for tomorrow afternoon, but he

Bill needs to schedule a meeting for tomorrow afternoon, but he also has a tee time for golf at 10:00 a.m. Bill usually finishes a round of golf in 4.25 hours. If the course is empty and he doesn’t sp...

Q: In problem 1 we assumed that it would take Bill 30 minutes

In problem 1 we assumed that it would take Bill 30 minutes to get from the golf course to his office. Assume now that this is the most likely time, but traffic and other factors could make the commute...

Q: Consider the supply chain planning system installation project depicted in Figure 15S

Consider the supply chain planning system installation project depicted in Figure 15S-1. Suppose that the client has offered a $4,000 bonus to us if we can complete the project seven working days earl...

Q: Annie is planning a large surprise party for her sister Gwendolyn.

Annie is planning a large surprise party for her sister Gwendolyn. She has developed the plan below, including estimates of the time (in hours) and cost necessary to perform each of the activities req...

Q: Given the data in Table 15S-3, what is the

Given the data in Table 15S-3, what is the probability that the project will be completed in 32 days or less? What is the probability that the project will take longer than 32 days?

Q: Jude and Pat Strohsal have a crack in their water line and

Jude and Pat Strohsal have a crack in their water line and need to replace it. This will require digging up the water line, replacing it, filling the hole, leveling the soil, and reseeding the grass....

Q: Big Turkey Burger Farms (BTBF) produces a large turkey burger

Big Turkey Burger Farms (BTBF) produces a large turkey burger that is world famous. This burger is known not only for its quality, but also its size and consistency. BTBF produces a turkey burger that...

Q: Consider the following software development plan. / a

Consider the following software development plan. a. The client has asked for an estimated completion date. What would you tell her? b. The client would like to have the completed software in 37 week...