Question: 1 . The one constant theme all semester has been: a . Make a profit b . Have fun c . Take care of the

1. The one constant theme all semester has been:
a. Make a profit b. Have fun c. Take care of the customer d. None of these.
2. What are the two assumptions that should be built into every productivity calculation?
3. What is the productivity calculation formula?
4. Calculate the productivity of the company using the following data:
a. # of workers =100
b. Average labor wage = $22/hour
c. Overhead = $133/hour
d. Output =5400 items/hour
5. The Daytona 500 example was an example of:
a. Forecasting for Beer
b. Forecasting for Soft Drinks
c. Forecasting the winner of the race
d. There was no Daytona 500 example.
e. I have no clue.
6. What is the goal of process design?
7.When redesigning/improving a process, the first step should be:
8.What documents make up the recipe card for a product?
9.What is the point of indifference for the following two processes? Process A: fixed costs =3,265,050 variable costs =2233 per item Process B: fixed costs =5,598,005 variable costs =1287 per item
10. If a product is too expensive to make and make a profit, what are the options for the company?
11. Using exponential smoothing with a smoothing factor of .4,(start with 2025) calculate the forecast for 2024 using the data shown below:
year Actual
202125000
202237000
202324000
202421000
2025
12. Calculate the 2025 forecast using weighted moving average for the data below; given that the most recent is weighted at .6, second most recent at .3 and third most recent at .1
year Actual
202125000
202237000
202324000
202421000
2025
13. Using the data in #12 calculate the 3-year moving average for 2025.
14. If the actual for 2025 comes in at 25,000, which technique in 12 and 13 provides the most accurate forecast?
15. What are the two main goals of project management?
16. The AEB Company is looking at tools for controlling projects. From the supplier perspective which project management tool would be best for them?
17. When should the company prepare the project crashing plan? 18. Give one example of a failed project from class discussions. 19. What is the goal of product design?
20. What is designing for the environment?
Extra Credit: (5 points) What non-value added steps were discovered in the Apple Sauce Example in class?

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