Key factors when scheduling production

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Name: Module 1 for Week 3 Lecturer: OPS571 July

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Question: When scheduling production of products, what are the key factors to consider?

Answer: The amount of raw materials available, the other jobs that are in progress, the deadline of the order, and the amount of workers needed.

Player Bids Submitted Bids Won Contracts Complete % Completed on Time % Satisfied on Quality Total Contract Value Account Balance Net Worth Reputation Score Goal Achieved Answer

DESMA MCCORMICK 0 0 0 0% 0% $0.00 $4,845.61 $6,445.61 100 No

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Name: Module 1 for Week 3 Lecturer: OPS571 July

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Question: What are the three ways that machine time can be spent in Practice Operations?

Answer: Idle, in preparation, and in work mode completing an order.

Player Bids Submitted Bids Won Contracts Complete % Completed on Time % Satisfied on Quality Total Contract Value Account Balance Net Worth Reputation Score Goal Achieved Answer

DESMA MCCORMICK 0 0 0 0% 0% $0.00 $4,664.46 $6,264.46 100 No

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Name: Module 1 for Week 3 Lecturer: OPS571 July

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Question: Practice Operations uses a batch processing system. What are the key characteristics of a batch process?

Answer: Batch processing requires a multiple amount of a product to be produced. Computers are what handle the work load and it is programmed to complete the repetitive tasks to produce as many as needed.

Player Bids Submitted Bids Won Contracts Complete % Completed on Time % Satisfied on Quality Total Contract Value Account Balance Net Worth Reputation Score Goal Achieved Answer

DESMA MCCORMICK 0 0 0 0% 0% $0.00 $3,461.33 $5,561.33 100 No

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Name: Module 1 for Week 3 Lecturer: OPS571 July

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Question: Why is it important to understand the amount of set-up time required for each order?

Answer: It is important to know set-up time so that it can be factored into total manufacturing time. This way, the order can arrive to the customer in time.

Player Bids Submitted Bids Won Contracts Complete % Completed on Time % Satisfied on Quality Total Contract Value Account Balance Net Worth Reputation Score Goal Achieved Answer

DESMA MCCORMICK 0 0 0 0% 0% $0.00 $2,888.92 $4,988.92 100 No

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Question: Which workstation has the lowest processing time per unit? Which has the highest? How does this limit the total production of the system?

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Player Bids Submitted Bids Won Contracts Complete % Completed on Time % Satisfied on Quality Total Contract Value Account Balance Net Worth Reputation Score Goal Achieved Answer

DESMA MCCORMICK 0 0 1 100% 100% $1,600.00 $4,273.06 $6,373.06 135 No

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Question: Why is it necessary to prioritize orders in a production system?

Answer: To ensure customer receive their goods within deadlines.

Player Bids Submitted Bids Won Contracts Complete % Completed on Time % Satisfied on Quality Total Contract Value Account Balance Net Worth Reputation Score Goal Achieved Answer

DESMA MCCORMICK 0 0 1 100% 100% $1,600.00 $3,807.87 $5,907.87 135 No

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Question: What is a desirable level of utilization for equipment in a factory? Why is utilization that is too low (or too high) an indication of potential trouble?

Answer: If a piece of equipment is not used enough or is used too often, it can cost the company extra fees in repairs. Not using enough can cause equipment to need re-calibration.

Player Bids Submitted Bids Won Contracts Complete % Completed on Time % Satisfied on Quality Total Contract Value Account Balance Net Worth Reputation Score Goal Achieved Answer

DESMA MCCORMICK 0 0 2 100% 100% $6,000.00 $7,720.14 $9,820.14 170 No

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Question: In a batch process, why is it necessary for an entire order to complete processing at one workstation before moving to the next? How does this cause utilization of equipment to be reduced?

Answer: With a batch order, everything is customized for that order. It is important to complete things one step at a time because things will come out identical versus having to reprogram the machines and it being off from the first batch.