OPS 571T Week 3 Discussion Theory of Constraints Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words: · Describe an example where theory of constraints (TOC) was successfully applied to improve a process, or where you saw the potential for TOC to improve the process, in either a company you worked for or a […]
Read MoreThis Tutorial contains 2 Presentations Purpose of Assignment The purpose of this assignment is for students to learn how to develop an operations consulting proposal. Assignment Steps Resources: Operations and Supply Chain Management: Ch. 25, Microsoft® PowerPoint® Choose a business in the media having difficulties with its operating model or one which is struggling in your community. Evaluate how […]
Read MoreJIT manufacturing forces the firm to work with a lower water level despite safety hazards. Is it true or not? An MRP system can allow for product rejects by building a larger batch than is demanded but at JIT system cannot tolerate poor quality. Is it true or not? An MRP system can […]
Read MoreWeek 4 Discussion Question 1 How does capacity planning differ in service and manufacturing organizations?
Read MoreOPS 571T Week 4 Discussion Project Management Consider the most complex project you have been involved in. Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words: · Briefly describe the project. Give examples of the following as they pertain to the project: · the work breakdown structure · tasks · subtasks · work package […]
Read MoreWeek 4 Discussion Question 2 What role does supply chain management play for organizations seeking to gain the competitive advantage? Would it be advantageous for your organization to focus its efforts on improving its supply chain?
Read MoreThis Tutorial contains 2 Set of Paper Review the Riordan Manufacturing Virtual Organization. Write a paper of no more than 1,400-words that includes the following: Determine Riordan’s manufacturing strategy (chase, level, or combination) and explain its benefits Create a process flow diagram for the electric fan supply chain Select two metrics to evaluate performance of […]
Read MoreThe Tuff Wheels was getting ready to start its development project for a new product to be added to their small motorized vehicle line for children. The new product is called the Kiddy Dozer. It will look like a miniature bulldozer, complete with caterpillar tracks and a blade. Tuff Wheels has forecasted the demand […]
Read More1. Concept development is one of the typical phases of product development. True 2. Ecodesign replaces one or more of the other requirements considered in the design process. 3. Sensitivity analysis of the base-case financial model is a useful tool for which of the following reasons? Multiple Choice • […]
Read MoreUtilization of a production process is the ratio of output to input Benchmarking refers to the practice of comparing the production metrics of one firm with the production metrics of another. One of the tools common to all quality efforts is leadership. Which of the following is the cost of […]
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