Production and Operations AnalysisThis text provides a survey of the analytical methods used to support the functions of production and operations management. This latest edition continues to bring the most thorough coverage of cutting-edge quantitative models used in operations, while presenting it in a clean, easy to understand fashion. There are many new problems both solved and unsolved for students to comprehend the quantitative material of the book. Furthermore, we have enhanced the technology package of this book to have more applied learning of concepts and skills for students. Lastly, technology, such as the internet, ecommerce, etc has been added to reflect the changes in how business is conducted. This text reflects Steve Nahmias' extensive teaching background and experience in both business and engineering schools. . |
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Production and Operations Strategy | 1 |
CHAPTER | 8 |
Problems for Sections 14 | 12 |
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activity aggregate planning annual Assume c₁ capacity chapter components Consider constraints control chart cumulative cycle decision demand determine discussed equation estimate example exponential distribution exponential smoothing facilities feasible region firm flow forecast error formulation Gantt chart Hence holding cost industry kanban layout linear programming lot sizes machine manufacturing Materials Requirements Planning means minimize month moving averages normal distribution number of units number of workers objective function obtain operations optimal solution optimal value P₁ parameters percent period pictured in Figure plant Poisson Poisson distribution Poisson process predicted probability Problems for Section production planning production schedule purchase queue queuing random variable reliability replacement rolltop desks sampling plan seasonal factors sequence setup cost smoothing constant solve strategy Suppose technique variance warranty weeks x₁ zero