Mcgraw hill practice operations module 6

Practice Operations Simulation & Analysis, Part 1

The last bullet in this assignment belongs to me. I need about 300 words the attachments are the results of the modules completed. althouth a couple of them were not done please use whats provided for the piece.

Complete the Practice Operations Simulation in Connect. Each Learning Team member should complete Module 1 and Module 2. Take a screenshot of the results when completed.

Share the results with the Learning Team. The screenshots of the results will be submitted along with the assignment.

Create a 1,400-word analysis of the Learning Team's performance. In the analysis, be sure to do the following:

Summarize the learning team members' results.
Discuss the major decision points each team member made during Module 1 and Module 2 of the simulation and the effect this had on their performance in the modules.
Explain how learning curve theory applied to the simulation.
Evaluate the team member's results including selecting the best applications of inventory models and lean production.
Defend the best options for performance based on the results of Module 1 and Module 2 among the team members and explain why these were the most efficient and effective.

Turn 1
Name: Module 1 for Week 3 Lecturer: OPS571 July
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Turn: 1
Question: When scheduling production of products, what are the key factors to consider?
Answer: due date, and quantity, and time to make.
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
ANDREW STRONG 0 0 0 0% 0% $0.00 $4,845.61 $6,445.61 100 No
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Turn 2
Name: Module 1 for Week 3 Lecturer: OPS571 July
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Turn: 2
Question: What are the three ways that machine time can be spent in Practice Operations?
Answer: running, not running, and being set up
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
ANDREW STRONG 0 0 0 0% 0% $0.00 $4,664.46 $6,264.46 100 No
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Turn 3
Name: Module 1 for Week 3 Lecturer: OPS571 July
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Turn: 3
Question: Practice Operations uses a batch processing system. What are the key characteristics of a batch process?
Answer: all of one process is done to a material before moving to next station
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
ANDREW STRONG 0 0 0 0% 0% $0.00 $3,461.33 $5,561.33 100 No
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Turn 4
Name: Module 1 for Week 3 Lecturer: OPS571 July
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Turn: 4
Question: Why is it important to understand the amount of set-up time required for each order?
Answer: because it will impact priority of orders and production output.
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
ANDREW STRONG 0 0 0 0% 0% $0.00 $2,888.92 $4,988.92 100 No
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Turn 5
Name: Module 1 for Week 3 Lecturer: OPS571 July
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Turn: 5
Question: Which workstation has the lowest processing time per unit? Which has the highest? How does this limit the total production of the system?
Answer: The press machine has the lowest and the packing has the highest. This limits total because packing cannot occur until the pressing is done.
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
ANDREW STRONG 0 0 1 100% 100% $1,600.00 $4,273.06 $6,373.06 135 No
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Turn 6
Name: Module 1 for Week 3 Lecturer: OPS571 July
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Turn: 6
Question: Why is it necessary to prioritize orders in a production system?
Answer: To make sure the certain orders are processed first to meet a deadline and also to allocate recourses before an order is started.
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
ANDREW STRONG 0 0 1 100% 100% $1,600.00 $3,807.87 $5,907.87 135 No
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Turn 7
Name: Module 1 for Week 3 Lecturer: OPS571 July
Description:
Turn: 7
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: 75%, and it could mean you have equipment that is not being utilized fully (too low) or that your efficiency can increase by adding equipment or people (too high)
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
ANDREW STRONG 0 0 2 100% 100% $6,000.00 $6,645.64 $8,995.64 170 No
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Turn 8
Name: Module 1 for Week 3 Lecturer: OPS571 July
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Turn: 8
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: because the machines at the end are not used for quite a while until the previous batch process is complete.
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
ANDREW STRONG 0 0 2 100% 100% $6,000.00 $6,306.15 $8,656.15 170 No
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Turn 9
Name: Module 1 for Week 3 Lecturer: OPS571 July
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Turn: 9
Question: What are some key decision that an operations manager must make?
Answer: what order to process the orders.
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
ANDREW STRONG 0 0 3 100% 100% $10,100.00 $10,247.30 $12,597.30 205 No
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Turn 10
Name: Module 1 for Week 3 Lecturer: OPS571 July
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Turn: 10
Question: If order prioritization is changed after production has already started, what negative ramifications may be observed?
Answer: there will be some stock made that will just sit.
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
ANDREW STRONG 0 0 4 100% 100% $16,700.00 $16,857.55 $19,207.55 250 No
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Turn 11
Name: Module 1 for Week 3 Lecturer: OPS571 July
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Turn: 11
Question: In what cases would it be a good idea to change the prioritization of orders?
Answer: when a small order is due and there is no time to wait for the large order in front of it. Moving it to the front to get it processed quicker.
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
ANDREW STRONG 0 0 5 100% 100% $23,900.00 $24,074.41 $26,424.41 285 Yes
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