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BUS 307 Entire Course For more classes
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Value Index   BUS 307 Week 1 DQ 2 Business
Mapping of Processes   BUS 307 Week 2 DQ 1 Gantt
vs Network Based Approach   BUS 307 Week 2 DQ 2
Expected Values and Decision Trees   BUS 307 Week
3 DQ 1 Forecasting Models       
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BUS 307 Week 1 DQ 1 Value Index For more
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1 DQ 1 Value Index   Value Index Complete Problem
1 from the end of Chapter 2 You have just
graduated from college and are looking to buy
your first car. Money is tight right now, so you
are concerned with initial cost as well as
ongoing expenses. At the same time, you dont
want to drive a slow, ugly car like your parents
do. You have narrowed your choices down to two
vehicles a Honda Enigma and a Porsche Booster.
Based on the rankings in the table (found under
Chapter 1, Problem 2 in the textbook), calculate
the value index for each car. Which car provides
you with the greatest value?     
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BUS 307 Week 1 DQ 2 Business Mapping of
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Processes     Business Mapping of Processes
From Chapter 3, Problem 13, read the current home
equity loan process at Faircloth Financial and
map the current process. Identify any rework
loops and delays in the process. What causes
these? What is the impact on cycle times? How
might this affect customers willingness to do
business with Faircloth? What changes might you
recommend to redesign this process with the needs
of the customer in mind? Respond to at least two
of your classmates postings.     
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BUS 307 Week 1 Quiz For more classes
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BUS 307 Week 2 DQ 1 Gantt vs Network Based
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Approach     Gantt vs. Network Based Approach.
From the end of Chapter 5, complete Discussion
Question 3 What are the main advantages of using
a network-based approach to project management
rather than a Gantt chart? Under what
circumstances might a Gantt chart be preferable
to a network-based approach? Respond to at least
two of your classmates postings.     
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Decision Trees   Expected Values and Decision
Trees From the end of Chapter 8, consider the two
capacity options for Arktec manufacturing from
Problem 2 and the three possible demand scenarios
from Problem 4, then complete Problem 5. First,
draw the decision tree for Arktec Manufacturing.
When drawing your tree, assume that managers must
select a capacity option before they know what
the demand level will actually be. Then,
calculate the expected value for each decision
branch. Which option would you prefer and why?
Respond to at least two of your classmates
postings.     
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BUS 307 Week 3 DQ 1 Forecasting Models For more
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3 DQ 1 Forecasting Models   Forecasting Models
From Chapter 9, answer Discussion Question 1
Which forecasting techniques do you think Ford
should have used to forecast changes in the
demand, supply, and price of palladium? Time
series models? Causal models? Qualitative models?
Justify your answer and respond to at least two
of your classmates postings.     
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BUS 307 Week 3 DQ 2 Pros and Cons of
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Outsourcing     Pros and Cons of Outsourcing
From Chapter 10, answer Discussion Question 1
What are some of the pros and cons of
outsourcing? Why do you think many firms are
experiencing an increase in their levels of
outsourcing? Respond to at least two of your
classmates postings.     
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Analysis     Spend Analysis. From the end of
Chapter 11, read the Case Study The ABCs of
Spend Analysis. Respond to the following
questions in a one to three page document to
submit to your instructor. The submission must
adhere to APA style guidelines and should include
at least two scholarly references.     
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BUS 307 Week 4 DQ 1 Level vs Chase Production
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BUS 307 Week 4 DQ 1 Level vs Chase Production
Plan     Level vs. Chase Production Plan. From
the end of Chapter 13, answer Discussion Question
3 In general, under what conditions might a firm
favor a level production plan over a chase plan?
A chase production plan over a level plan?
Respond to at least two of your classmates
postings.       
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BUS 307 Week 4 DQ 2 IT EOQ ROP Interrelationships
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  JIT/EOQ/ROP Interrelationships From the end of
Chapter 14, answer Discussion Question 6 The
just-in-time (JIT) movement has long argued that
firms should   a. Maximize their process
flexibility so that ordering costs are
minimal   b. Stabilize demand levels       
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BUS 307 Week 5 DQ 1 ERP Solutions   For more
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5 DQ 1 ERP Solutions     ERP Solutions From the
end of Chapter 15S, answer Discussion Question 4
SAP is the world leader in enterprise resource
planning (ERP) systems software, and has
developed tailored ERP systems for different
industries. Go to SAP Industry Solutions and
examine the solutions for (1) a service industry
and (2) a manufacturing industry of your choice.
How are they similar? How are they different?
Respond to at least two of your classmates
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Cards     Calculation of Kanban Cards. From the
end of Chapter 16, answer Discussion Question 4
The chapter notes that kanban is not a planning
tool but a control mechanism. What does this
mean? How does the Marsica MRP-kanban example in
Example 16.4 in Chapter 16 of the textbook
illustrate the point? Respond to at least two of
your classmates postings.     
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BUS 307 Week 5 Final Paper   For more classes
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Paper     Focus of the Final Paper   The final
assignment for the course is a Final Paper on two
cases. The Final Paper should demonstrate
understanding of the reading as well as the
implications of new knowledge. The eight- to
ten-page paper should integrate readings and
course discussions into work and life
experiences. It may include an explanation and
examples from previous experiences as well as
implications for future applications.     
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