OPER MGMT IN SUPPLY CHAIN ACCESS CARD
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Chapter 13, Problem 8P
The professor from problem 6 is considering reducing the time for completion of the project. He can hire a teaching assistant (TA) to help with the new course, but this will cost additional money. The TA can help reduce the times only for activities A. D, and C. In each case the TA can reduce the time required by one day for $150 and two days for $300.
- a. Which activity should the TA perform to reduce the project completion time by one day?
- b. Can the network be crashed by two days in total? Explain why or why not?
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Activity
Duration (Days)
Expedited Time (Days)
Normal Direct Cost ($)
Expedited Direct Cost ($)
A
32
26
200
500
B
21
20
300
375
C
30
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200
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800
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G
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Chapter 13 Solutions
OPER MGMT IN SUPPLY CHAIN ACCESS CARD
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