Problem 1. Sampling 4 pieces of precision-cut wire (to be used in computer assembly) every hour for the past 24 hours has produced the following results: |Hour |Average (inches)|R (inches) |Hour |Average[pic] |R (inches) | | | | | |(inches) | | |1 |3.25 |0.71 |13 |3.11 |0.85 | |2 |3.10
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1.Is growth of the Internet‚ in terms of users‚ expected to continue indefinitely? What will cause it to slow‚ if anything? The number of internet users in the U.S. is expected to grow to around 215 million users by 2005‚ up from 170 million users in mid-2001. The growth rate of new users is slowing though‚ due to cost and complexity of computer use required for Internet access. Unless the price of computers drops significantly the internet growth rate will continue to decline. However‚ even if
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An operation is composed of processes designed to add value by transforming inputs into useful outputs. Inputs may be materials‚ labor‚ energy‚ and capital equipment. Output may be a physical product or a service. A metric used to measure the rate at which potential output levels are being met or used. Displayed as a percentage‚ capacity utilization levels give insight into the overall slack that is in the economy or a firm at a given point in time. Using the data provided in the case‚ we are able
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FIN 515 14-1 Residual Distribution Model Axel Telecommunications has a target capital structure that consists of 70% debt and 30% equity. The company anticipates that its capital budget for the upcoming year will be $3 million. If Axel reports net income of $2 million and follows a residual distribution model with all distributions as dividends‚ what will be its dividend payout ratio? $410‚000 (3000000/5000000)*1000000 – (500000/5000000)*1000000 - .05(6000000)(1-.07) .6*1000000 - .1*1000000
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Consider the importance of the four Vs‚ volume‚variety‚variation in demand and visibility.how do they affect the organisation’s operation? What advantages does the organization gain from them?what disadvantages arise from tem? What strategies and actions does the organization employ to maximise the benefits and minimize the problems associated with them. Volume – the Fyodorov method is devoted to a single type of eye surgical procedure carried out at high volume. Conventional eye surgery is likely
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Homework Assignment #3 : Quantitative Problem Set 2 Group 6 Q 7.3(Car Rental Company) m= 50 | (hour) | a | 2.4 | CVa | 1.000 | p | 72.0 | CVp | 0.333 | a. The average number of SUVs parked = 50cars × (1 – 60%) = 20cars * Utilization = p / ( a × m) = 72.0 / (2.4 × 50) = 60% b. 1) Analysis of process : a. Calculate Utilization b. Calculate Revenue 2) The daily revenue of this company increase from 2‚400 to 2‚640. (Revenue increases about 240)
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Case study of Dupont: Marketing of “Disappearing” products. 1. What are the markets for Lycra? The market for Lycra is vast. It’s not easy to pinpoint a particular market as Lycra is being used by different manufacturers such as Wacoal‚ Liz Claiborne‚ Macy’s‚ etc. and they are targetting different consumers. In general‚ the market for lycra is the manufacturers of garments and retailers. Being specific‚ Its market are Baby boomers because as they are getting aged‚ they are gaining weight
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A. Why does the "proper" operation strategy keep changing for A. companies that are world-class competitors? The world is evolving every day and is at a constant change or upgrade. So it only makes sense that the “proper ” operation strategy will also evolve and change over time‚ otherwise your corporation could easily get run over by the competition and transforming market. As a company it ’s important to position yourself with your product or service in the market‚ whether it would be high
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5X1 + 10X2 ≤ 200 hours Components 25X1 + 50X2 ≤ 1200 components Product De-Luxe X2 ≤ 18 units Where X1‚ X2 ≥ 0 (non-negativity constraints) Plotting the contribution line Consider the equation 100X1 + 300X2 = 1800 If X1 = 0 then X2 = 6 If X2 = 0 then X1 = 18 The red line represents the contribution line based on the above equation. A parallel line is
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What lead to the success of Galanz Company? Please analyses the company form the perspectives of competitive strategy and operations strategy? The early success of Galanz can be prescribed to its ability to deploy its resources in an effective manner and establish itself as a recognized brand in its domestic market through a consistent competitive strategy of Cost Leadership (Porter). The competitive strategy of Galanz is cost leadership which has resulted with increased market share by being aggressive
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