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Ashford 6 Week 5 Discussion 2 Calculation of Kanban Cards From the end of Chapter 13 answer Discussion Question 4 The chapter notes that kanban is not a planning tool but a control mechanism. What does this mean? How does the Marsica MRP-kanban example in Example 13.4 in Chapter 13 of the textbook illustrate the point? Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings. References Bozarth, C.C. and Handfield, R.B. (2012). Introducti

Ashford 5 Week 4 Discussion 2 JIT EOQ ROP Interrelationships From the end of Chapter 11, answer Discussion Question 6: The just-in-time (JIT) movement has long argued that firms should a. Maximize their process flexibility so that ordering costs are minimal; b. Stabilize demand levels; c. Shrink lead times as much as possible; and d. Assign much higher holding costs to inventory than has traditionally been the case. Using the economic o

Ashford 4 Week 3 Discussion 2 Pros and Cons of Outsourcing From Chapter 7 readings, answer: What are some of the pros and cons of outsourcing? Why do you think many organizations are experiencing an increase in their levels of outsourcing? Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings. References Evans, J., & Lindsay, W. (2011). Managing for quality and performance excellence (8th ed.). Mason, OH: South-Western Cengage. ISBN: 97

Ashford 4 Week 3 Discussion 1 Forecasting Models From Chapter 9, answer Discussion Question 1: Which forecasting techniques do you think should be used in calculating fuel prices? Time series models? Qualitative models? In casual modeling, what types of independent variables might be used? Justify your answer. References Bozarth, C.C. and Handfield, R.B. (2012). Introduction to operations and supply chain management (3rd ed.). Upper Saddle Ri

Gantt vs. Network Based Approach From the end of Chapter 14 complete Discussion Question 3 What are the main advantages of using a network-based approach to project management rather than a Gantt chart? Under what circumstances might a Gantt chart be preferable to a network-based approach? Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings. References Bozarth, C.C. and Handfield, R.B. (2012). Introduction to operations and supply c

Value Index Complete Problem 1 from the end of Chapter 2: You have just graduated from college and are looking to buy your first car. Money is tight right now, so you are concerned with initial cost as well as ongoing expenses. At the same time, you don’t want to drive a slow, ugly car like your parents do. You have narrowed your choices down to two vehicles: a Honda Enigma and a Porsche Booster. Based on the rankings in the table (found