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Turn 1

Name: Module 1 for Week 3 Lecturer: OPS571 July
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Turn: 1
Question: When scheduling production of products, what are the key factors to consider?
Answer: Setting up the job, making sure you have the product and materials, make sure you have the man power, and make sure you can schedule the job and it will not be delayed.
Player Bids Submitted Bids Won Contracts Complete % Completed on Time % Satisfied on Quality Total Contract Value Account Balance Net Worth Reputation Score Goal Achieved Answer
Michelle Hall 0 0 0 0% 0% $0.00 $4,845.61 $6,445.61 100 No
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Turn 2

Name: Module 1 for Week 3 Lecturer: OPS571 July
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Turn: 2
Question: What are the three ways that machine time can be spent in Practice Operations?
Answer: production, manufacturing, and packaging
Player Bids Submitted Bids Won Contracts Complete % Completed on Time % Satisfied on Quality Total Contract Value Account Balance Net Worth Reputation Score Goal Achieved Answer
Michelle Hall 0 0 0 0% 0% $0.00 $4,664.46 $6,264.46 100 No
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Turn 3

Name: Module 1 for Week 3 Lecturer: OPS571 July
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Turn: 3
Question: Practice Operations uses a batch processing system. What are the key characteristics of a batch process?
Answer: making sure that you have all materials and the machines to run the job.
Player Bids Submitted Bids Won Contracts Complete % Completed on Time % Satisfied on Quality Total Contract Value Account Balance Net Worth Reputation Score Goal Achieved Answer
Michelle Hall 0 0 0 0% 0% $0.00 $3,461.33 $5,561.33 100 No
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Turn 4

Name: Module 1 for Week 3 Lecturer: OPS571 July
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Turn: 4
Question: Why is it important to understand the amount of set-up time required for each order?
Answer: So that you are able to meet the deadlines to get the merchandise to the customer.
Player Bids Submitted Bids Won Contracts Complete % Completed on Time % Satisfied on Quality Total Contract Value Account Balance Net Worth Reputation Score Goal Achieved Answer
Michelle Hall 0 0 0 0% 0% $0.00 $2,888.92 $4,988.92 100 No
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Turn 5

Name: Module 1 for Week 3 Lecturer: OPS571 July
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Turn: 5
Question: Which workstation has the lowest processing time per unit? Which has the highest? How does this limit the total production of the system?
Answer: The cutting machine. The sewing machine. If one area gets backed up it can affect the job.
Player Bids Submitted Bids Won Contracts Complete % Completed on Time % Satisfied on Quality Total Contract Value Account Balance Net Worth Reputation Score Goal Achieved Answer
Michelle Hall 0 0 1 100% 100% $1,600.00 $4,273.06 $6,373.06 135 No
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Turn 6

Name: Module 1 for Week 3 Lecturer: OPS571 July
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Turn: 6
Question: Why is it necessary to prioritize orders in a production system?
Answer: So that you can meet the needs of each job that comes in the door. One may not be needed as fast as another job.
Player Bids Submitted Bids Won Contracts Complete % Completed on Time % Satisfied on Quality Total Contract Value Account Balance Net Worth Reputation Score Goal Achieved Answer
Michelle Hall 0 0 1 100% 100% $1,600.00 $4,134.69 $6,234.69 135 No
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Turn 7

Name: Module 1 for Week 3 Lecturer: OPS571 July
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Turn: 7
Question: What is a desirable level of utilization for equipment in a factory? Why is utilization that is too low (or too high) an indication of potential trouble?
Answer: If the equipment is not being used then you are losing money. If you are having to do an excessive amount of jobs it could cause breakdowns that require maintenance on the machines.
Player Bids Submitted Bids Won Contracts Complete % Completed on Time % Satisfied on Quality Total Contract Value Account Balance Net Worth Reputation Score Goal Achieved Answer
Michelle Hall 0 0 2 100% 100% $6,000.00 $7,900.93 $10,000.93 170 No
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Turn 8

Name: Module 1 for Week 3 Lecturer: OPS571 July
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Turn: 8
Question: In a batch process, why is it necessary for an entire order to complete processing at one workstation before moving to the next? How does this cause utilization of equipment to be reduced?
Answer: Finishing one job and allowing the machine to move onto the next will cut down on cost.
Player Bids Submitted Bids Won Contracts Complete % Completed on Time % Satisfied on Quality Total Contract Value Account Balance Net Worth Reputation Score Goal Achieved Answer
Michelle Hall 0 0 3 100% 100% $13,200.00 $13,777.39 $15,877.39 215 No
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Turn 9

Name: Module 1 for Week 3 Lecturer: OPS571 July
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Turn: 9
Question: What are some key decision that an operations manager must make?
Answer: An operations manager may have to make the decision to move an order to the head of the line to meet the deadline that is in place for an item.
Player Bids Submitted Bids Won Contracts Complete % Completed on Time % Satisfied on Quality Total Contract Value Account Balance Net Worth Reputation Score Goal Achieved Answer
Michelle Hall 0 0 4 100% 100% $17,300.00 $16,680.96 $18,780.96 250 No
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Turn 10

Name: Module 1 for Week 3 Lecturer: OPS571 July
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Turn: 10
Question: If order prioritization is changed after production has already started, what negative ramifications may be observed?
Answer: You could lose time due to machines already being set up for a particular job. It will set the first job and could make it late if you get to many rush orders.
Player Bids Submitted Bids Won Contracts Complete % Completed on Time % Satisfied on Quality Total Contract Value Account Balance Net Worth Reputation Score Goal Achieved Answer
Michelle Hall 0 0 5 100% 100% $23,900.00 $23,297.65 $25,397.65 295 Yes
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