Intro to Management science

SCM 313 - M1

Management Science

Chap 6 DQ & Text Problems – Dr. Nelson Page 1 of 1

Discussion Questions and Problems

This is an Excel/Math-based course and all work should be submitted via the platform noted,

unless otherwise stipulated. Weekly work is submitted to Blackboard (Course Content) by due

date/time. Submit work utilizing MS Word (writing and figure sketches), or Excel (math and

sketches) for Discussion Questions. Text Problems mainly require math (Excel), but can also be

answered in writing like Chapter 1. Keep the Word and Excel files separate for submission.

 Discussion Questions will be based on a variety of sources such as the text, class

handouts and PowerPoint sets. All Math Exercises will have numbers corresponding to

Text. Questions not found within the text will be noted as Overview Discussion

Questions. Succinct, articulate discussions are the best approach for answering DQs.

Generally, each discussion should be in the range of 60 - 75 words.

 Exercises will likely be from those throughout the chapter, unless otherwise noted. All

must contain embedded Excel formulation (or other math software), where applicable.

You need to be the original author for your submission, so don’t copy/paste from anyone

else. The only exception is when Team work is provided as one submission.

Chapter 6 – Distribution and Network Models

 Text Overview Discussion Questions A. In your own words, list (3) reasons why Linear Programming has value in a

variety of fields. (3 pts.)

B. Develop a transportation problem with (4) origin notes and (5) destination notes. List all variables in the same manner as found in the text, along with the

goal and constraints. Include all variables as shown in the text. (6 pts.)

 Problems: (pp. 292 – 309) Note: do not simply list the answer. For full credit show work progression.

Problem 3 (6 pts.) Draw diagram and complete all work assigned

Problem 5 (6 pts.) Draw diagram and complete all work assigned

Problem 7 (5 pts.) Complete problem without diagram and complete all work

assigned