Operations Management Homework
Read “Space Age Furniture Company” in Chapter 9 of your
text. Respond to the following and include Materials Requirement Planning (MRP)
calculations:
Develop an MRP for Space Age Furniture Company using the
information in the case including the production of sub-assemblies in lot sizes
of 1,000.
The lot size of 1,000 for sub-assemblies has produced a
lumpy demand for part 3079. Suggest ways for improvements over sub-assemblies
in lot sizes of 1,000.
Analyze the trade-off between overtime costs and inventory
costs.
Calculate a new MRP that improves the base MRP.
Compare and contrast the types of production processing—job
shop, batch, repetitive, or continuous—and determine which the primary mode of
operation is and why.
Describe ways that management can keep track of job status
and location during production.
Recommend any changes that might be beneficial to the
company and/or add value for the customer.
The final case study should demonstrate your understanding
of the reading as well as the implications of new knowledge. The paper should
integrate readings, scholarly sources, and class discussions into work and life
experiences. It may include explanation and examples from previous events as well
as implications for future applications.
The purpose of the final case study is for you to culminate
the learning achieved in the course by describing your understanding and
application of knowledge in the field of operations management.
Guidelines for Writing the Final Paper
Writing the Final Paper
The Final Paper:
Must be 5 to 6 double-spaced pages in length (not including
the title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined
in the Ashford Writing Center.
Must include a title page with the following:
Title of paper
Student’s name
Course name and number
Instructor’s name
Date submitted
Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a
succinct thesis statement.
Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
Must use at least five scholarly sources.
Must document all sources in APA style.
Must include a separate reference page, formatted according
to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
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