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Operations management Unit 4

Responses must be typed double-spaced, using a standard font (i.e. Times New Roman) and 12 point

type size. All work must be free of any form of plagiarism. Put written answers into your own

words. Do not simply cut and paste your answers from the Internet and do not copy your answers from

the textbook.
Must use this textbook:
Operations Management
10th edition, 2011 ISBN-13: 9780136119418 Jay Heizer and Barry Render Pearson Prentice Hall

• Begin each writing assignment by identifying the question number you are answering followed by

the actual question itself (in bold type).
• Use a standard essay format for responses to all questions (i.e., an introduction, middle

paragraphs and conclusion).
Please answer ONE of the following.
1. Explain what is meant by “nervousness” of the MRP schedule. Provide an example. Name two tools

that are particularly useful in reducing system nervousness in MRP systems.
2. What makes short-term scheduling of strategic importance?
3. Compare and contrast throughput with manufacturing cycle time.