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Knowledge, Information and Communication Systems Management
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Ivey Publishing
Version: 2014-06-27
Length: 5 pages
Data source: Field research
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A manufacturer of over 75 grades of styrenic resins - used to make DVD cases, refrigerator trays, packaging materials and auto parts ' faces a 'transition loss' each time it switches production from one grade to another. A transition loss for each grade arises from the initial 16 metric tons produced, which are sub-standard and unsuitable for usage by customers. To the company, this implies a loss of resources (raw material and production cost) and a disposal fee ($10,000) to remove each sub-standard production.The case illustrates a sample of 15 grades for which data on their requirements for machine time usage, raw materials and labour hours are provided, as well as their production cost, selling price and market demand. Some of these grades must also be sold jointly in specific ratios. A newly hired sales executive must present an optimization template that would meet the company's production constraints and maximize its profitability. Which grades of styrenic resins should be produced? Furthermore, how much of each grade should be produced?
Subject category:
Knowledge, Information and Communication Systems Management
Published by:
Ivey Publishing
Version: 2014-06-27
Length: 6 pages
Data source: Field research
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Knowledge, Information and Communication Systems Management
Published by:
Ivey Publishing
Version: 2014-06-27
Length: 5 pages
Data source: Field research
Subject category:
Knowledge, Information and Communication Systems Management
Published by:
Ivey Publishing
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Data source: Field research
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A manufacturer of over 75 grades of styrenic resins - used to make DVD cases, refrigerator trays, packaging materials and auto parts ' faces a 'transition loss' each time it switches production from one grade to another. A transition loss for each grade arises from the initial 16 metric tons produced, which are sub-standard and unsuitable for usage by customers. To the company, this implies a loss of resources (raw material and production cost) and a disposal fee ($10,000) to remove each sub-standard production.The case illustrates a sample of 15 grades for which data on their requirements for machine time usage, raw materials and labour hours are provided, as well as their production cost, selling price and market demand. Some of these grades must also be sold jointly in specific ratios. A newly hired sales executive must present an optimization template that would meet the company's production constraints and maximize its profitability. Which grades of styrenic resins should be produced? Furthermore, how much of each grade should be produced?
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Subject category:
Knowledge, Information and Communication Systems Management
Published by:
Ivey Publishing
Version: 2014-06-27
Length: 6 pages
Data source: Field research
Subject category:
Knowledge, Information and Communication Systems Management
Published by:
Ivey Publishing
Version: 2014-06-27
Length: 5 pages
Data source: Field research
Subject category:
Knowledge, Information and Communication Systems Management
Published by:
Ivey Publishing
Format:
.xlsx
Data source: Field research