EBK PRINCIPLES OF OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
EBK PRINCIPLES OF OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780135175644
Author: Munson
Publisher: VST
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Chapter 11.S, Problem 5P

a)

Summary Introduction

To determine: The probability that all three suppliers are disrupted using option 1.

Introduction: Supply chain management is one of the important elements of a business which impacts business product development. With expanding businesses in global conditions, supply chain activities can impact the cost effectiveness of these businesses.

a)

Expert Solution
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Answer to Problem 5P

The probability that three suppliers are disrupted using option 1 is 0.025062.

Explanation of Solution

Given information:

Option 1

Probabilityofsuper-event,S=2.5%=0.025Probabilityofunique-event,U=4%=0.04Purchasing & Transportation cost=$1,000,000Disruption loss=$500,000

Option 2

Probabilityofsuper-event,S=0.4%=0.004Probabilityofunique-event,U=20%=0.20Purchasing & Transportation cost=$1,010,000Disruption loss=$500,000

Formula:

P(n)=S+(1-S)Un

Probability calculation when both suppliers are disrupted by option 1:

P(n)=S+(1-S)UnP(3)=0.025+(1-0.025)0.043=0.025+(0.975×0.000064)=0.025062 EBK PRINCIPLES OF OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT, Chapter 11.S, Problem 5P , additional homework tip  1

To find the probability of selection, one supplier substitutes the number of chosen suppliers, and the probability of super-event and unique-event in the above formula. Here, the number of suppliers chosen is ‘3’, S=0.025 and U=0.04, and is substituted in the above formula which gives probability as 0.025062.

Hence, the probability that two suppliers are disrupted using option 1 is 0.025062.

b)

Summary Introduction

To determine: The probability that all three suppliers are disrupted using option 2.

b)

Expert Solution
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Answer to Problem 5P

The probability that three suppliers are disrupted using option 1 is 0.011968.

Explanation of Solution

Given information:

Option 1

Probabilityofsuper-event,S=2.5%=0.025Probabilityofunique-event,U=4%=0.04Purchasing & Transportation cost=$1,000,000Disruption loss=$500,000

Option 2

Probabilityofsuper-event,S=0.4%=0.004Probabilityofunique-event,U=20%=0.20Purchasing & Transportation cost=$1,010,000Disruption loss=$500,000

Formula:

P(n)=S+(1-S)Un

Probability calculation when both suppliers are disrupted by option 2:

P(n)=S+(1-S)UnP(3)=0.004+(1-0.004)0.203=0.004+(0.996×0.008)=0.011968 EBK PRINCIPLES OF OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT, Chapter 11.S, Problem 5P , additional homework tip  2

To find the probability of selection, one supplier substitutes the number of chosen suppliers, anf the probability of super-event and unique-event in the above formula. Here, the number of suppliers chosen is ‘3’, S=0.004 and U=0.20, and is substituted in the above formula which gives probability as 0.011968.

Hence, the probability that two suppliers are disrupted using option 1 is 0.011968.

c)

Summary Introduction

To determine: The total annual expected cost for option 1.

c)

Expert Solution
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Answer to Problem 5P

The total expected cost for option 1 is $1,012,531.

Explanation of Solution

Given information:

Option 1

Probabilityofsuper-event,S=2.5%=0.025Probabilityofunique-event,U=4%=0.04Purchasing & Transportation cost=$1,000,000Disruption loss=$500,000

Option 2

Probabilityofsuper-event,S=0.4%=0.004Probabilityofunique-event,U=20%=0.20Purchasing & Transportation cost=$1,010,000Disruption loss=$500,000

Formula:

Total expected cost=Annualpurchasingcost+Expecteddisruptioncost

Calculation of total expected cost:

Total expected cost=Annualpurchasingcost+Expecteddisruptioncost=$1,000,000+($500,000×0.025062)=$1,012,531 (1)

The total expected cost is calculated by taking the summation of the annual purchasing cost and expected disruption cost. The product of $500,000 and 0.025062 is added with $1,000,000, which gives $1,012,531 as the total expected cost for option 1.

Hence, the total expected cost using option 1 is $1,012,531.

d)

Summary Introduction

To determine: The total annual expected cost for option 2.

d)

Expert Solution
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Answer to Problem 5P

The total expected cost for option 2 is $1,015,984.

Explanation of Solution

Given information:

Option 1

Probabilityofsuper-event,S=2.5%=0.025Probabilityofunique-event,U=4%=0.04Purchasing & Transportation cost=$1,000,000Disruption loss=$500,000

Option 2

Probabilityofsuper-event,S=0.4%=0.004Probabilityofunique-event,U=20%=0.20Purchasing & Transportation cost=$1,010,000Disruption loss=$500,000

Formula:

Total expected cost=Annualpurchasingcost+Expecteddisruptioncost

Calculation of total expected cost:

Total expected cost=Annualpurchasingcost+Expecteddisruptioncost=$1,010,000+($500,000×0.11968)=$1,015,984 (2)

The total expected cost is calculated by taking the summation of the annual purchasing cost and expected disruption cost. The product of $500,000 and 0.11968 is added with $1,010,000 which gives $1,015,984 as the total expected cost for option 2.

Hence, the total expected cost using option 2 is $1,015,984.

e)

Summary Introduction

To determine: The best options.

e)

Expert Solution
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Answer to Problem 5P

Option 1 is best.

Explanation of Solution

Given information:

Option 1

Probabilityofsuper-event,S=2.5%=0.025Probabilityofunique-event,U=4%=0.04Purchasing & Transportation cost=$1,000,000Disruption loss=$500,000

Option 2

Probabilityofsuper-event,S=0.4%=0.004Probabilityofunique-event,U=20%=0.20Purchasing & Transportation cost=$1,010,000Disruption loss=$500,000

On comparing equations (1) and (2), it can be inferred that option 1 has the least expected cost. Therefore, it is advisable for Company BJ to choose option 1.

Hence, Option 1 is best.

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