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BUS 660 All Course DQs, Assignments, Homework, Linear Programme, Midterm & Final Exams (Package Deal)
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[Show more]Problem4-25: TheGormanManufacturingCompanymustdecidewhethertomanufactureacomponentpartatitsMilan, Michigan, plant or purchase the component part from a supplier. The resulting profit isdependentuponthedemandfortheproduct.Thefollowingpayofftableshowstheprojectedprofit(inthousandsofdollars): 
Thestate...
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Thestate...
BUS-660: Topic 1 DQ 1 & DQ 2 
DQ 1: Apply a business decision model to something you do every day, such as selecting an outfit, ordering lunch, or determining your exercise routine. Be creative in your approach. How did you select the model? Include rationale with support from the readings. 
DQ 2: C...
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DQ 1: Apply a business decision model to something you do every day, such as selecting an outfit, ordering lunch, or determining your exercise routine. Be creative in your approach. How did you select the model? Include rationale with support from the readings. 
DQ 2: C...
DQ 1: Apply a business decision model to something you do every day, such as selecting an outfit, ordering lunch, or determining your exercise routine. Be creative in your approach. How did you select the model? Include rationale with support from the readings.
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Add to cartDQ 1: Apply a business decision model to something you do every day, such as selecting an outfit, ordering lunch, or determining your exercise routine. Be creative in your approach. How did you select the model? Include rationale with support from the readings.
DQ 2: Create a decision tree for the scenario you outlined in Topic 1 DQ 1. Attach the decision tree to your response and include insights into how you crafted it. How would you apply this decision-making experience to larger scale decisions at an organizational level?
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Add to cartDQ 2: Create a decision tree for the scenario you outlined in Topic 1 DQ 1. Attach the decision tree to your response and include insights into how you crafted it. How would you apply this decision-making experience to larger scale decisions at an organizational level?
BUS 660Topic 2 DQ 1 & DQ 2 
DQ 1: Discuss the strategic importance of forecasting at your organization (or in one with which you are familiar). Provide two examples of ways that forecasting could improve organizational processes or strategic decisions. Support your rationale with evidence from the r...
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DQ 1: Discuss the strategic importance of forecasting at your organization (or in one with which you are familiar). Provide two examples of ways that forecasting could improve organizational processes or strategic decisions. Support your rationale with evidence from the r...
DQ 1: Discuss the strategic importance of forecasting at your organization (or in one with which you are familiar). Provide two examples of ways that forecasting could improve organizational processes or strategic decisions. Support your rationale with evidence from the readings or external research...
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Add to cartDQ 1: Discuss the strategic importance of forecasting at your organization (or in one with which you are familiar). Provide two examples of ways that forecasting could improve organizational processes or strategic decisions. Support your rationale with evidence from the readings or external research...
DQ 2: Explain how error measures can help to optimize moving averages, weighted moving averages, and exponential smoothing methods.
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DQ 2: Explain how error measures can help to optimize moving averages, weighted moving averages, and exponential smoothing methods.
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Problem 6-09: With the gasoline time series data from the given table, show the exponential smoothing forecasts using a = 0.1. 
a.	Applying the MSE measure of forecast accuracy, would you prefer a smoothing constant of a = 0.1 or a = 0.2 for the gasoline sales time series? Do not round your interim...
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Add to cartProblem 6-09: With the gasoline time series data from the given table, show the exponential smoothing forecasts using a = 0.1. 
a.	Applying the MSE measure of forecast accuracy, would you prefer a smoothing constant of a = 0.1 or a = 0.2 for the gasoline sales time series? Do not round your interim...
BUS 660 - Topic 3 DQ 1 & DQ 2 
DQ 1: Identify two key strategic decisions made by your current team, department, or organization. How could those decisions have been enhanced by optimization models? Support your rationale with evidence from readings or external research. 
DQ 2: Find a current exampl...
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DQ 1: Identify two key strategic decisions made by your current team, department, or organization. How could those decisions have been enhanced by optimization models? Support your rationale with evidence from readings or external research. 
DQ 2: Find a current exampl...
Bus 660 - Topic 3 DQ 1 
DQ 1: Identify two key strategic decisions made by your current team, department, or organization. How could those decisions have been enhanced by optimization models? Support your rationale with evidence from readings or external research.
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DQ 1: Identify two key strategic decisions made by your current team, department, or organization. How could those decisions have been enhanced by optimization models? Support your rationale with evidence from readings or external research.
Bus 660 - Topic 3 DQ 2 
DQ 2: Find a current example of a linear optimization model used in your industry. Describe the industry’s needs, including any unique factors, how the linear optimization model was used, and the problem or challenge it addressed. Would you suggest a different model be used...
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DQ 2: Find a current example of a linear optimization model used in your industry. Describe the industry’s needs, including any unique factors, how the linear optimization model was used, and the problem or challenge it addressed. Would you suggest a different model be used...
Problem 8-25(Algorithmic) 
GeorgiaCabinetsmanufactureskitchencabinetsthataresoldtolocaldealersthroughouttheSoutheast.Becauseofalargebacklogofordersfor oakand cherrycabinets,the company decidedto contract with threesmaller cabinetmakersto do the final finishing operation. For thethree cabinetmakers,...
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Add to cartProblem 8-25(Algorithmic) 
GeorgiaCabinetsmanufactureskitchencabinetsthataresoldtolocaldealersthroughouttheSoutheast.Becauseofalargebacklogofordersfor oakand cherrycabinets,the company decidedto contract with threesmaller cabinetmakersto do the final finishing operation. For thethree cabinetmakers,...
Topic 4 DQ 1 and DQ 2 
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DQ 1: Describe workforce scheduling, blending, and logistics problems facing your current organization or industry. What is being optimized in each of your examples and why? Which linear optimization techniques could be applied to the examples you identified? Support ...
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BUS 600 
DQ 1: Describe workforce scheduling, blending, and logistics problems facing your current organization or industry. What is being optimized in each of your examples and why? Which linear optimization techniques could be applied to the examples you identified? Support ...
DQ 1: Describe workforce scheduling, blending, and logistics problems facing your current organization or industry. What is being optimized in each of your examples and why? Which linear optimization techniques could be applied to the examples you identified? Support your response with rationale fro...
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Add to cartDQ 1: Describe workforce scheduling, blending, and logistics problems facing your current organization or industry. What is being optimized in each of your examples and why? Which linear optimization techniques could be applied to the examples you identified? Support your response with rationale fro...
DQ 2:Discuss how your organization could use an operations management linear programming application to solve a problem or improve a business process.
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DQ 2:Discuss how your organization could use an operations management linear programming application to solve a problem or improve a business process.
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Problem 9-07 (Algorithmic) 
As part of the settlement for a class action lawsuit, Hoxworth Corporation must provide sufficient cash to make the following annual payments (in thousands of dollars): 
Assume that interest is paid annually. The plan will be submitted to the judge and, if approved, Hoxwo...
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Add to cartProblem 9-07 (Algorithmic) 
As part of the settlement for a class action lawsuit, Hoxworth Corporation must provide sufficient cash to make the following annual payments (in thousands of dollars): 
Assume that interest is paid annually. The plan will be submitted to the judge and, if approved, Hoxwo...
1.	Question:A posterior probability associated with sample information is of the form 
2.	Question:When production volume exceeds the breakeven point, we can expected 
3.	Question:Which of the following exponential smoothing constant values puts the same weight on the most recent time series value...
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Add to cart1.	Question:A posterior probability associated with sample information is of the form 
2.	Question:When production volume exceeds the breakeven point, we can expected 
3.	Question:Which of the following exponential smoothing constant values puts the same weight on the most recent time series value...
1.	Question:Which of the methods for decision making best protects the decision maker from undesirable results? 
2.	Question:If there is a maximum of 4,000 hours of labor available per month and 300 ping-pong balls (xi) or 125 wiffle balls (x?) can be produced per hour of labor, which of the followi...
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Add to cart1.	Question:Which of the methods for decision making best protects the decision maker from undesirable results? 
2.	Question:If there is a maximum of 4,000 hours of labor available per month and 300 ping-pong balls (xi) or 125 wiffle balls (x?) can be produced per hour of labor, which of the followi...
Bus 660Topic 5 DQ 1 and DQ 2: 
DQ 1: Models that pertain to the distribution of a resource within supply chains are often referred to as networks. Distribution among these networks is key to the success of a business while also keeping cost production at a minimum. Discuss at least three ways that l...
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DQ 1: Models that pertain to the distribution of a resource within supply chains are often referred to as networks. Distribution among these networks is key to the success of a business while also keeping cost production at a minimum. Discuss at least three ways that l...
DQ 1: Models that pertain to the distribution of a resource within supply chains are often referred to as networks. Distribution among these networks is key to the success of a business while also keeping cost production at a minimum. Discuss at least three ways that linear optimization models can b...
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DQ 2: Solving shortest-route problems enables a business organization to use their resources more efficiently and minimize expenditures, thereby increasing overall production and profit. Consider the business or industry in which you work. What is a process that could be improved by the application ...
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Add to cartDQ 2: Solving shortest-route problems enables a business organization to use their resources more efficiently and minimize expenditures, thereby increasing overall production and profit. Consider the business or industry in which you work. What is a process that could be improved by the application ...
Problem 10-05: Premier Consulting’s two consultants, Avery and Baker, can be scheduled to work for clients up to a maximum of 160 hours each over the next four weeks. A third consultant, Campbell, has some administrative assignments already planned and is available for clients up to a maximum of 1...
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Add to cartProblem 10-05: Premier Consulting’s two consultants, Avery and Baker, can be scheduled to work for clients up to a maximum of 160 hours each over the next four weeks. A third consultant, Campbell, has some administrative assignments already planned and is available for clients up to a maximum of 1...
DQ#1 
Prompt: Create a simple 0, 1 integer model for a situation or problem you face in your life. Is there anoptimalsolutionforyourproblem?Whattypeofmodelwouldyouusetocreateanoptimalsolution?Explain. 
DQ#2 
Prompt:Thinkaboutyourownretirementinvestmentportfolioorfindanexampleofoneonline.Discusshowyo...
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Prompt: Create a simple 0, 1 integer model for a situation or problem you face in your life. Is there anoptimalsolutionforyourproblem?Whattypeofmodelwouldyouusetocreateanoptimalsolution?Explain. 
DQ#2 
Prompt:Thinkaboutyourownretirementinvestmentportfolioorfindanexampleofoneonline.Discusshowyo...
Bus 660 Topic 6 DQ 1 and DQ 2 
DQ 1: Create a simple 0, 1 integer model for a situation or problem you face in your life. Is there an optimal solution for your problem? What type of model would you use to create an optimal solution? Explain. 
DQ 2: Think about your own retirement investment portfoli...
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DQ 1: Create a simple 0, 1 integer model for a situation or problem you face in your life. Is there an optimal solution for your problem? What type of model would you use to create an optimal solution? Explain. 
DQ 2: Think about your own retirement investment portfoli...
DQ 1: Create a simple 0, 1 integer model for a situation or problem you face in your life. Is there an optimal solution for your problem? What type of model would you use to create an optimal solution? Explain.
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DQ 2: Think about your own retirement investment portfolio or find an example of one online. Discuss how you might use a model to create the optimum portfolio allocation for your risk level.
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Problem 11-13: The Martin-Beck Company operates a plant in St. Louis with an annual capacity of 30,000 units. Product is shipped to regional distribution centers located in Boston, Atlanta, and Houston. Because of an anticipated increase in demand, Martin-Beck plans to increase capacity by construct...
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Add to cartProblem 11-13: The Martin-Beck Company operates a plant in St. Louis with an annual capacity of 30,000 units. Product is shipped to regional distribution centers located in Boston, Atlanta, and Houston. Because of an anticipated increase in demand, Martin-Beck plans to increase capacity by construct...
Problem 11-13: The Martin-Beck Company operates a plant in St. Louis with an annual capacity of 30,000 units. Product is shipped to regional distribution centers located in Boston, Atlanta, and Houston. Because of an anticipated increase in demand, Martin-Beck plans to increase capacity by construct...
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BUS 660 Topic 7 Assignment; Benchmark - Data Analysis Case Study (Managerial Report)
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Topic 7 DQ 1 
Describe a waiting line situation that you regularly face in your daily life. Explain how you would improve the structure of that system by applying waiting line analysis. 
Topic 7 DQ 2 
What are the economic costs of waiting lines? How might these costs be measured? What decision crit...
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Describe a waiting line situation that you regularly face in your daily life. Explain how you would improve the structure of that system by applying waiting line analysis. 
Topic 7 DQ 2 
What are the economic costs of waiting lines? How might these costs be measured? What decision crit...
BUS 660 Topic 7 DQ 1 and DQ 2 
DQ 1: Describe a waiting line situation that you regularly face in your daily life. Explain how you would improve the structure of that system by applying waiting line analysis. 
DQ 2: What are the economic costs of waiting lines? How might these costs be measured? Wha...
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DQ 1: Describe a waiting line situation that you regularly face in your daily life. Explain how you would improve the structure of that system by applying waiting line analysis. 
DQ 2: What are the economic costs of waiting lines? How might these costs be measured? Wha...
DQ 1: Describe a waiting line situation that you regularly face in your daily life. Explain how you would improve the structure of that system by applying waiting line analysis.
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DQ 2: What are the economic costs of waiting lines? How might these costs be measured? What decision criteria can be used to justify expanding services to reduce waiting times?
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1.	Problem 15-27 (Algorithmic): Gubser Welding, Inc., operates a welding service for construction and automotive repair jobs. Assume that the arrival of jobs at the company's office can be described by a Poisson probability distribution with an arrival rate of three jobs per 8-hour day. The time re...
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Add to cart1.	Problem 15-27 (Algorithmic): Gubser Welding, Inc., operates a welding service for construction and automotive repair jobs. Assume that the arrival of jobs at the company's office can be described by a Poisson probability distribution with an arrival rate of three jobs per 8-hour day. The time re...
Topic 8 DQ 1 
Describe a current problem facing your department, organization, or industry that would indicate the need fora simulation model. How best would this problem be solved by simulation versus the other modeling techniques covered in the course? Support your response with rationale from the...
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Describe a current problem facing your department, organization, or industry that would indicate the need fora simulation model. How best would this problem be solved by simulation versus the other modeling techniques covered in the course? Support your response with rationale from the...
Bus 660 Topic 8 DQ 1 & DQ 2 
DQ 1: Describe a current problem facing your department, organization, or industry that would indicate the need for a simulation model. How best would this problem be solved by simulation versus the other modeling techniques covered in the course? Support your response w...
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Add to cartBus 660 Topic 8 DQ 1 & DQ 2 
DQ 1: Describe a current problem facing your department, organization, or industry that would indicate the need for a simulation model. How best would this problem be solved by simulation versus the other modeling techniques covered in the course? Support your response w...
DQ 1: Describe a current problem facing your department, organization, or industry that would indicate the need for a simulation model. How best would this problem be solved by simulation versus the other modeling techniques covered in the course? Support your response with rationale from the readin...
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Add to cartDQ 1: Describe a current problem facing your department, organization, or industry that would indicate the need for a simulation model. How best would this problem be solved by simulation versus the other modeling techniques covered in the course? Support your response with rationale from the readin...
DQ 2: Consider some of the examples you have brought up in earlier discussion forums about applying models to real-world problems. Choose one of the models covered earlier in the course and describe the key differences in solving a problem with that model versus with a simulation model. In your opin...
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Add to cartDQ 2: Consider some of the examples you have brought up in earlier discussion forums about applying models to real-world problems. Choose one of the models covered earlier in the course and describe the key differences in solving a problem with that model versus with a simulation model. In your opin...
1.	Question:Acompanymakestwoproductsfromsteel; onerequires 2tonsofsteelandtheotherrequires3tons.Thereare100tonsofsteelavailabledaily.Aconstraintondaily production could bewrittenas:2x1+3x2≤100. 
2.	Question:Letx1,x2,andx3be0-1variableswhosevaluesindicatewhethertheprojectsarenotdone(0)oraredone(1)....
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Add to cart1.	Question:Acompanymakestwoproductsfromsteel; onerequires 2tonsofsteelandtheotherrequires3tons.Thereare100tonsofsteelavailabledaily.Aconstraintondaily production could bewrittenas:2x1+3x2≤100. 
2.	Question:Letx1,x2,andx3be0-1variableswhosevaluesindicatewhethertheprojectsarenotdone(0)oraredone(1)....
Problem 16-03:Grear Tire Company has produced a new tire with an estimated mean lifetime mileage of 36,500 miles. Management also believes that the standard deviation is 5000 miles and that tire mileage is normally distributed. To promote the new tire, Grear has offered to refund some money if the t...
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Add to cartProblem 16-03:Grear Tire Company has produced a new tire with an estimated mean lifetime mileage of 36,500 miles. Management also believes that the standard deviation is 5000 miles and that tire mileage is normally distributed. To promote the new tire, Grear has offered to refund some money if the t...
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