Reference no: EM131017537
Managing Supply Chain Logistics
Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the supply chain logistics / materials management concepts.
Applying the MPC Framework
Discuss the application of the MPC framework to a college/university setting. Identify the front end, engine, and back end.
Demand Management & Forecasting
Provide examples of made-to-stock, assemble-to-order, and make-to-order products available in your area. What advantages do you see in moving from make-to-stock to assemble or make-to-order?
Supply Chain & Optimization (S&OP) & Master Production Schedule (MPS)
What are the aggregate terms used in managing a university as a whole, IE: computer forecasts, student-scheduling, operations, etc. Please provide an example.
A. In production strategies, describe chase-production, level production and mixed-combination. Give an example of each in logistics field.
B. In Master Production Schedule Stability time fencing is shown as an extension of the freeze concept. In the manufacture of bicycles, describe this concept in your own words.
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Why does he refer to this as market driven policy
: What role does elasticity of demand play in the author's position? Can you think of other instances where government will levy this type of tax (sales or excise tax) and why do they levy this type of tax?
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Write an equation in slope-intercept form
: Find the slope of the line that goes through (-0.1, 0.2) and (0.5, 0.8). Write an equation in slope-intercept form, if possible for the line through (0, -1) that is perpendicular to the line y = x.
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What are the criticisms of the payback period
: What is the payback period on each project? If Caledonia imposes a 3-year maximum acceptable payback period, which of these projects should be accepted?
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Describe possible causes for freight movement congestion
: Give an example of how regulations impact (positive and negative) the congestion of global movement of freight. Describe 4 environmental issues that impacts strategic intermodal transportation today, from the military and the commercial freight tra..
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Discuss application of mpc framework to a college setting
: Provide examples of made-to-stock, assemble-to-order, and make-to-order products available in your area. What advantages do you see in moving from make-to-stock to assemble or make-to-order? Supply Chain & Optimization (S&OP) & Master Production S..
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Exploring likenesses and differences between texts
: Previewing: Learning about a text before really reading it. Comparing and contrasting related readings: Exploring likenesses and differences between texts to understand them better
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How have the authors formulated the problem
: Do the authors refer to the work of others that they do not agree with? What are the key concepts or the main factors or variables discussed?
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Describe how these standards apply to financial audits
: Discuss the additional requirements that are placed on auditors from this Act, and the actions of the PCAOB.
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Briefly explain the function of a heat pump
: Define the following four terms, with reference to your description of the power/wind-speed curve: cut-in wind speed, rated wind speed, shut-down wind speed, and rated power. Briefly explain the function of a heat pump.
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