OPERATIONS MGMT - FIRST DAY
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Author: HEIZER
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Chapter 13, Problem 9P
a)
Summary Introduction
To evaluate: Plan A and plan B.
Introduction: The aggregate plan is the output of sales and operations planning. The major concern of aggregate planning is the production time and quantity for the intermediate future. Aggregate planning would encompass a time prospect of approximately 3 to 18 months.
b)
Summary Introduction
To determine: The best plan between plan A and plan B
Introduction: The aggregate plan is the output of sales and operations planning. The major concern of aggregate planning is the production time and quantity for the intermediate future. Aggregate planning would encompass a time prospect of approximately 3 to 18 months.
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The following Level 0 MRP information is given for a personal computing system. Monitors for these computing systems are a Level 1 item and each computer receives only one monitor. Using a lead time of one week, what are the Level 1 Gross Requirements for Monitors? Assume any inventory on hand will be used as soon a possible.
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a. 1100 in week 3, 600 in week 4, 300 in week 5
b. 1100 in week 2, 600 in week 3, 300 in week 4
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The numbers for March are correct.
Cost table:
LayoffHiringInventory
Totals: 36 36 55,209
Costs: $54,000 $162,000 $165,627
Cost of plan:$381,627
Planning values
Starting inventory: 3,000
Starting and ending workforce: 214
Hours worked per month per hour: 240
Hours per unit: 30
Hiring cost per worker: $4,500
Layoff cost per worker: $1,500
Monthly per-unit holding cost: $3
Forecasted sales:
Month Forecasted salesMarch 1,649April 1,427May 1,137June 976July 1,531August 1,976September 2,470October 2,529November 3,016December 2,910January 2,434February 1,945
Chapter 13 Solutions
OPERATIONS MGMT - FIRST DAY
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