OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT CUSTOM ACCESS
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT CUSTOM ACCESS
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780135622438
Author: KRAJEWSKI
Publisher: PEARSON EDUCATION (COLLEGE)
Question
Book Icon
Chapter 15, Problem 1DQ
Summary Introduction

Interpretation: The desirable capabilities of a supply chain for disaster relief should be determined.

Concept Introduction: A disaster can and does happen all of a sudden, mostly without a warning. Apart from creating a break/disturbance in the operations of the company, there is always the human side of the disaster. Therefore disaster management needs planning and executing the plan with speed. Quick availability of relevant supplies is a very important aspect of the execution.

Expert Solution & Answer
Check Mark

Answer to Problem 1DQ

A disaster suddenly creates unforeseen situation including the human misery and problems. The supply chain needed at such times should be well versed in such capabilities.

Explanation of Solution

Given information:

  1. Characteristics of a ‘disaster’.
  2. Capabilities of disaster relief supply chain.

Capabilities required are:

  1. Quick and accurate impact assessment and preparation of a plan of supplies.
  2. System and processes with very fast response for material availability and supply.
  3. Availability of downstream supply chains/supplies complete with logistics.
  4. Regular assessment of status and modification of the supplies accordingly.
  5. Capability to have periodic interaction with stakeholders for improvements.

Want to see more full solutions like this?

Subscribe now to access step-by-step solutions to millions of textbook problems written by subject matter experts!
Students have asked these similar questions
What do you feel is the most effective way to communicate with families? Describe how you have used this/these technique(s).
PP.52 A manufacturer of solid state drives (SSDs) has projected the next six months of demand to be as shown the table below: Supply/Demand Info   Beginning        Jan           Feb           Mar           Apr           May           Jun      Forecast (demand)   53,800 53,400 51,000 63,800 49,200 59,000 Regular production               Overtime production               Subcontract production                      Ending inventory 4,000             Hired employees               Fired employees               Total employees 190             Cost variables are as follows: Cost Variables                           Labor cost/hour $16 Overtime cost/unit $39 Subcontracting cost/unit    $35 Holding cost/unit/month    $14 Hiring cost/employee $3,100 Firing cost/employee $5,500 Here is some additional relevant (capacity) information: Capacity Information                           Total labor hours/SSD 4 Regular production units/employee/month    200…
Discuss how a human resource professional can better gain the confidence of senior management and, thereby, become a key participant/player in the organization’s future.
Knowledge Booster
Background pattern image
Similar questions
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
  • Text book image
    Contemporary Marketing
    Marketing
    ISBN:9780357033777
    Author:Louis E. Boone, David L. Kurtz
    Publisher:Cengage Learning
    Text book image
    Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
    Operations Management
    ISBN:9781285869681
    Author:Robert M. Monczka, Robert B. Handfield, Larry C. Giunipero, James L. Patterson
    Publisher:Cengage Learning
    Text book image
    MKTG 12:STUDENT ED.-TEXT
    Marketing
    ISBN:9781337407595
    Author:Lamb
    Publisher:Cengage
  • Text book image
    Marketing
    Marketing
    ISBN:9780357033791
    Author:Pride, William M
    Publisher:South Western Educational Publishing
Text book image
Contemporary Marketing
Marketing
ISBN:9780357033777
Author:Louis E. Boone, David L. Kurtz
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Text book image
Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
Operations Management
ISBN:9781285869681
Author:Robert M. Monczka, Robert B. Handfield, Larry C. Giunipero, James L. Patterson
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Text book image
MKTG 12:STUDENT ED.-TEXT
Marketing
ISBN:9781337407595
Author:Lamb
Publisher:Cengage
Text book image
Marketing
Marketing
ISBN:9780357033791
Author:Pride, William M
Publisher:South Western Educational Publishing