Principles of Operations Management: Sustainability and Supply Chain Management (10th Edition)
10th Edition
ISBN: 9780134181981
Author: Jay Heizer, Barry Render, Chuck Munson
Publisher: PEARSON
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Question
Chapter 11, Problem 14DQ
Summary Introduction
To determine: The support provided by purchasing to implement Just-In-Time delivery services.
Introduction: Just-In-Time delivery service is an inventory technique which aims to minimize inventory by acquiring raw materials at the time of production. Just-in-time approach eliminates stocking of goods and it makes production department to
Expert Solution & Answer
Want to see the full answer?
Check out a sample textbook solution
Students have asked these similar questions
Op2.
Define the parties involved directly and indirectly in the supply chain and their role in the smooth running of the business?
Why is inventory at Walmart a problem in supply chain and what are some solutions to this problem?
K
Kamal Fatehl production manager of Kennesaw Manufacturing, finds his profit at $30,800 (as shown in the statement below)
inadequate for expanding his business. The bank is insisting on an improved profit picture prior to approval of a loan for some new
equipment. Kamal would like to improve profit line to $40,800 so he can obtain the bank's approval for the loan.
% of sales
Sales
280,000
100%
Cost of supply chain purchases
182,000
65%
Other production costs
39,200
14%
10%
Fixed costs
Profit
28,000
30,800
11%
a) What percentage improvement is needed in a supply chain strategy for profit to improve to $40,800? What is the cost of material
Chapter 11 Solutions
Principles of Operations Management: Sustainability and Supply Chain Management (10th Edition)
Ch. 11.S - Prob. 1DQCh. 11.S - Prob. 2DQCh. 11.S - Prob. 3DQCh. 11.S - Prob. 4DQCh. 11.S - Prob. 5DQCh. 11.S - Prob. 6DQCh. 11.S - Prob. 7DQCh. 11.S - Prob. 8DQCh. 11.S - Prob. 9DQCh. 11.S - Prob. 10DQ
Ch. 11.S - Prob. 1PCh. 11.S - Prob. 2PCh. 11.S - Prob. 3PCh. 11.S - Prob. 4PCh. 11.S - Prob. 5PCh. 11.S - Prob. 6PCh. 11.S - Prob. 7PCh. 11.S - Prob. 8PCh. 11.S - Prob. 9PCh. 11.S - Prob. 10PCh. 11.S - Prob. 11PCh. 11.S - Prob. 12PCh. 11.S - Your options for shipping 100,000 of machine parts...Ch. 11.S - If you have a third option for the data in Problem...Ch. 11.S - Prob. 16PCh. 11.S - Prob. 17PCh. 11.S - Prob. 18PCh. 11.S - Prob. 19PCh. 11.S - Prob. 20PCh. 11 - Prob. 1EDCh. 11 - Prob. 1DQCh. 11 - Prob. 2DQCh. 11 - Prob. 3DQCh. 11 - Prob. 4DQCh. 11 - Prob. 5DQCh. 11 - Prob. 6DQCh. 11 - Prob. 7DQCh. 11 - Prob. 8DQCh. 11 - What is CPFR?Ch. 11 - Prob. 10DQCh. 11 - Prob. 11DQCh. 11 - Prob. 12DQCh. 11 - Prob. 13DQCh. 11 - Prob. 14DQCh. 11 - Prob. 15DQCh. 11 - Prob. 16DQCh. 11 - Prob. 17DQCh. 11 - Prob. 1PCh. 11 - Hau Lee Furniture, Inc., described in Example 1 of...Ch. 11 - Prob. 3PCh. 11 - Prob. 4PCh. 11 - Prob. 5PCh. 11 - Prob. 6PCh. 11 - Prob. 7PCh. 11 - Prob. 8PCh. 11 - Prob. 1CSCh. 11 - Prob. 2CSCh. 11 - Prob. 3CSCh. 11 - Prob. 4CSCh. 11 - Prob. 1.1VCCh. 11 - Prob. 1.2VCCh. 11 - Prob. 1.3VCCh. 11 - Prob. 2.1VCCh. 11 - Prob. 2.2VCCh. 11 - Prob. 2.3VCCh. 11 - Prob. 2.4VC
Knowledge Booster
Similar questions
- What procurement choices are appropriate for transportation software?Why does a business pursue any of these options?arrow_forwardDelivery of goods from a supplier is in transit for 10 days. If annual demand is 5200 units, what is the average amount of inventory in transit?arrow_forwardExplain why is it important to consider uncertainty when evaluating supply chain process?arrow_forward
- Long detailed explanation using supply chain management and inventory management/project management theory and also include how each challenge would be addressed?arrow_forwardExplain why is it necessary to consider uncertainty when evaluating supply chain process?arrow_forwardDescribe how the bullwhip measure can be applied to supply chain analysis?arrow_forward
- Why is it important to consider “uncertainty” when evaluating supply chain process?arrow_forwardWhat is meant by the term alignment in relation to supply chain processes? Why is alignment important in setting a strategy for a given supply chain?arrow_forwardThink of your last major purchase. What criteria did youuse to select the supplier?arrow_forward
arrow_back_ios
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
arrow_forward_ios
Recommended textbooks for you
Contemporary MarketingMarketingISBN:9780357033777Author:Louis E. Boone, David L. KurtzPublisher:Cengage Learning
Contemporary Marketing
Marketing
ISBN:9780357033777
Author:Louis E. Boone, David L. Kurtz
Publisher:Cengage Learning