Production simulation exercise

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: Quality–less mistakes equal better quality and a smarter use of raw materials Speed–meet your customer's timeline Dependability–Deliver your product when you say you will and when the customer's need it. Flexibility--If the customer's demands changes be ready to accommodate. Cost--minimize cost by developing the product in the most efficient way possible.

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

NATASHA RAMCHARAN 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: cutting, sewing and packing.

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

NATASHA RAMCHARAN 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: batch processing is processing several of the same item in a group. more can be done because tasks a repetitive and can be done simultaneously.

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

NATASHA RAMCHARAN 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: This will help you determined if you can make the customer's delivery deadline.

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

NATASHA RAMCHARAN 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 has the lowest processing time. cutting has the highest processing time. This limits the production line because one depends on the other.

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

NATASHA RAMCHARAN 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: So your delivery times will be on target.

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

NATASHA RAMCHARAN 0 0 1 100% 100% $1,600.00 $3,926.55 $6,026.55 135 No

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Turn 7

Name: Module 1 for Week 3 Lecturer: OPS571 July

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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: A desirable level of utilization for equipment should be one where the cost of maintaining the machine is covered by the current level or more. If utilization is too low the machine can become a liability to maintain. If utilization is to high, it can slow the production line and delay delivery times.

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

NATASHA RAMCHARAN 0 0 1 100% 100% $1,600.00 $3,202.70 $5,302.70 135 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: When processes are repeated and produced in batches, it is necessary to finish one batch so another back can begin. if batches are not complete it can cause delays in production cycle and under utilization of the equipment waiting on the batch to begin the net stage of production

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

NATASHA RAMCHARAN 0 0 2 100% 100% $5,700.00 $7,003.78 $9,103.78 180 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 to produce, how to produce it and how much to sell it for.

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

NATASHA RAMCHARAN 0 0 2 100% 100% $5,700.00 $6,783.99 $8,883.99 180 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: Over utilization of machinery.

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

NATASHA RAMCHARAN 0 0 4 75% 100% $16,700.00 $17,774.86 $19,874.86 230 No

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Turn 11

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Turn: 11

Question: In what cases would it be a good idea to change the prioritization of orders?

Answer: When the customers' request has changed, when the product is already in stock and the customer requests expedited shipping.

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

NATASHA RAMCHARAN 0 0 5 80% 100% $23,900.00 $23,783.93 $25,883.93 265 Yes

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