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BUS 307 Week 1 DQ 1 Value Index

BUS 307 Week 1 DQ 2 Business Mapping of Processes
BUS 307 Week 2 DQ 1 Gantt vs Network Based Approach
BUS 307 Week 2 DQ 2 Expected Values and Decision Trees
BUS 307 Week 3 DQ 1 Forecasting Models
BUS 307 Week 3 DQ 2 Pros and Cons of Outsourcing
BUS 307 Week 3 Spend Analysis
BUS 307 Week 4 DQ 1 Level vs Chase Production Plan
BUS 307 Week 4 DQ 2 IT/EOQ/ROP Interrelationships

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BUS 307 Week 1 DQ 1 Value Index

Value Index. Complete Problem 1 from the end of Chapter 2: You h
ave just graduated from college and are looking to buy your first ca
r. Money is tight right now, so you are concerned with initial cost a
s well as ongoing expenses. At the same time, you dont want to dri
ve a slow, ugly car like your parents do. You have narrowed your c
hoices down to two vehicles: a Honda Enigma and a Porsche Boost
er.

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Business Mapping of Processes. From Chapter 3, Problem 13, read
the current home equity loan process at Faircloth Financial and ma
p the current process. Identify any rework loops and delays in the
process. What causes these? What is the impact on cycle times? Ho
w might this affect customers willingness to do business with Fairc
loth? What changes might you recommend to redesign this proces
s with the needs of the customer in mind? Respond to at least two
of your classmates postings.

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Gantt vs. Network Based Approach. From the end of Chapter 5, co
mplete Discussion Question 3: What are the main advantages of us
ing a network-based approach to project management rather than
a Gantt chart? Under what circumstances might a Gantt chart be pr
eferable to a network-based approach? Respond to at least two of
your classmates postings.

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Expected Values and Decision Trees. From the end of Chapter 8, co
nsider the two capacity options for Arktec manufacturing from Pro
blem 2 and the three possible demand scenarios from Problem 4, t
hen complete Problem 5. First, draw the decision tree for Arktec M
anufacturing.

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Forecasting Models. From Chapter 9, answer Discussion Question
1: Which forecasting techniques do you think Ford should have use
d to forecast changes in the demand, supply, and price of palladiu
m? Time series models? Causal models? Qualitative models? Justify
your answer and respond to at least two of your classmates postin
gs.

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Pros and Cons of Outsourcing. From Chapter 10, answer Discussio
n Question 1: What are some of the pros and cons of outsourcing?
Why do you think many firms are experiencing an increase in their
levels of outsourcing? Respond to at least two of your classmates
postings.

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BUS 307 Week 3 Spend Analysis

Spend Analysis. From the end of Chapter 11, read the Case Study: T
he ABCs of Spend Analysis. Respond to the following questions in a
one to three page document to submit to your instructor. The sub
mission must adhere to APA style guidelines and should include at
least two scholarly references.
a. Why are data analysis skills and thinking so important to spend
analysis? Cant software applications be used to generate the infor
mation needed automatically?

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Level vs. Chase Production Plan. From the end of Chapter 13, answ
er Discussion Question 3: In general, under what conditions might
a firm favor a level production plan over a chase plan? A chase pro
duction plan over a level plan? Respond to at least two of your clas
smates postings.

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JIT/EOQ/ROP Interrelationships. From the end of Chapter 14, answ
er Discussion Question 6: The just-in-time (JIT) movement has long
argued that firms should
a. Maximize their process flexibility so that ordering costs are mini
mal;

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ERP Solutions. From the end of Chapter 15S, answer Discussion Qu
estion 4: SAP is the world leader in enterprise resource planning (E
RP) systems software, and has developed tailored ERP systems for
different industries. Go to SAP Industry Solutions and examine the
solutions for (1) a service industry and (2) a manufacturing industr
y of your choice. How are they similar? How are they different? Res
pond to at least two of your classmates postings.

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Calculation of Kanban Cards. From the end of Chapter 16, answer

Discussion Question 4: The chapter notes that kanban is not a plan
ning tool but a control mechanism. What does this mean? How doe
s the Marsica MRP-kanban example in Example 16.4 in Chapter 16
of the textbook illustrate the point? Respond to at least two of your
classmates postings.

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Focus of the Final Paper
The final assignment for the course is a Final Paper on two cases. T
he Final Paper should demonstrate understanding of the reading a
s well as the implications of new knowledge. The eight- to ten-page
paper should integrate readings and course discussions into work
and life experiences. It may include an explanation and examples f
rom previous experiences as well as implications for future applica
tions.

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