Case study 4.2, page 182
Computers and word processors notwithstanding, the art of writing by hand recently entered
a boom era. People are buying fountain pens again, and mechanical pencils are becoming
more popular than ever. Joe Script, the president an
Planning Diets for the Food Stamp Program
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is responsible for managing and
administering the national food stamp program. This program provides vouchers to low
income families that can be used in place of
Cross-Functional Operations, Anderson
Discussion Questions (January 10)
THE GOAL Chapters 1 - 15
1. Do you perceive that the people at the Bearington plant were like most manufacturing people in most
companies?
2. Do you feel that the Bearington plant has
Case study 6.4, page 311
Removing Snow in Montreal
Snow removal and disposal are important and expensive activities in Montreal and many
northern cities. While snow can be cleared from streets and sidewalks by plowing and
shoveling, in prolonged subfreezi
Chapter 7
In-class example 21
Problem Data
Square Footage
Building Cost
Small Medium Large
400
750
1,050
$18,000 $33,000 $45,150
Goal Constraints
Actual Amount
+ Under
- Over
= Goal
Target Value
Small
5
0
0
5
5
Medium
10
0
0
10
10
Large
15
0
0
15
15
Sq. F
Case 5.1, Page 239
Hamilton & Jacobs
Hamilton & Jacobs (H&J) is a global investment company, providing start-up capital to
promising new ventures round the world. Due to the nature of its business, H&J holds funds
in a variety of countries and converts be
Objective Min time (Mins)
1,258
How many smaples used
A
B
C
Mc
A
B
C
Used
Avl
1
2
#
75
-
80
Spec
A
B
3
75
5
C
4
5
60
-
18
102
D
E
used
3
5
2
4
3
5
4
5
3
5
4
3
3
5
4
80
80
75
75
80
80
120
120
60
60
480
298
480
1,258
avl
480
480
480
1,440
Objective
Total Av
Microsoft Excel 14.0 Answer Report
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Solution T
