2nd Edition page numbers shown in parentheses.
| Date | Topic | Reading | Assignment |
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20-Jan 22-Jan 27-Jan 29-Jan |
Forecasting: Causal forecasting, time series - moving average, exponential smoothing, trend, Winters method. |
Also handouts on tracking signals and regression models |
HW for 1/29: Ch 13 pp. 476 - 480 (pp.
448- 452), qu: 1, 5. Note: NOT 1(c) or 5(d) (e) Note:
finding the best values of smoothing constants will not be
tested. Mega-Quiz 1 1/29 |
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3-Feb 5-Feb |
Inventory Control | Ch. 2 (NOT 2.3 - 2.4.2) |
HW for 2/12: Ch. 2 p 108 - 113 (p104 - 108,) qu.: 3, 4, 7. Calculation of backorder levels etc. will not be tested, while calculation of Q* and r* will be tested. Mega-Quiz 2 2/12 |
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10-Feb 12-Feb 17-Feb 19-Feb |
MRP | Ch. 3 | |
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24-Feb 26-Feb 3-Mar 5-Mar |
JIT Lean Manufacturing Example: Wal-Mart Optional Class: 3-Mar |
Chapter 4 See slides on ICON Read text Chapter 4 |
HW p147- 150. Qu 1, 7, 8
Mega-Quiz 3 2/26 |
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10 Mar 12-Mar |
Exam I Mar 10 Optional Class Mar 12 |
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Mar 10: Exam I |
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17-Mar 19-Mar |
Spring Break. Optional Class. | ||
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24-Mar 26-Mar |
Manufacturing and Logistics Systems Manufacturing and logistics in the global economy. Craft production, mass production, mass customization. Dell. |
See slides on ICON Model T video |
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31-Mar 2-Apr |
Variability Learning Curve |
Chapter 8 up to p 270. Aggregating data in a supply chain. |
Mega-Quiz 4 4/2 HW p. 283- 284 Questions 1, 2(a), 3 (a) (b) and 6(b) and (c). Note: For Qu 6, there are five machines. 6 (b) should read one-fifth of the demand. Also check past quizzes and exams for questions about aggregating data in a supply chain. |
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7-Apr 9-Apr 14-Apr 16-Apr |
Push/Pull Systems |
Chapter 10 | Mega-Quiz 5 4/16 |
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21-Apr 23-Apr 28-Apr |
Supply Chain Management QFD Six Sigma Defects Metrics Process Capability Analysis |
See slides on ICON Chapter 17 |
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30-Apr 5-May |
Review Exam II |
Exam II |
Material is taken from a variety of sources to give students exposure to a variety of ideas and sources. If an incorrect, or inadequate, source or reference is given, please let Prof. O'Grady know.