operation management

Questions 1-3 are related to the Variable-Cost Contract: 1. Develop a descriptive model that shows, for any given demand level and any quantity ordered by Predicto, the following measures: (i) Predicto’s profit; (ii) InTech’s profit; (iii) the total profit of Predicto and InTech. In order to do so: Clearly list all inputs (i.e., decision variables), … Read more

Didi Fought Uber in China and Won: Next, Taking on the World

This week will focus on the case study about Uber and its competitive entry into the Chinese market (p. 560 in the textbook). We once again visit the country of China, this time to look at the transportation ride-sharing sector of the market. Reflecting on this week’s content focusing on ethical leadership, strategy, and alliances, develop … Read more

Chainsaw Maintenance Tips and Ideas

  Chainsaw Maintenance Tips and Ideas  Maintaining your chainsaw will prolong its lifespan and reduce the risks of breakdown or spoilage. The best way to go about it is to use the manufacturer’s manual as a guide. For instance, if you use the best Husqvarna chainsaw, a Husqvarna chainsaw guide will provide substantial maintenance tips. … Read more

Complete Example 15 and Exercise 15 from Chap. 3, Section 2, on p. 54-56 by Using SimQuick.

For Example 15: Build a SimQuick simulation for this multilevel supply chain. Exercise 15: For each scenario (row) in the following table, run 40 simulations and report the mean of the overall mean service levels for the two stores and the estimated total cost. Based on the overall mean service levels, which scenario should management … Read more