CASE STUDY 1. A NEW DISTRIBUTION CENTER FOR ZODIAC, Ltd. (600 words)

Define the two models for choosing a location studied in class. Remember to use academic definitions, supported by reliable and relevant academic references. Based on the information provided in the case study, which of these two methods do you consider is the best to select a location? Why?

Using the Center-of-gravity method, calculate the coordinates of the best location for this new production facility. Using an x-y coordinate system, draw the location of the companys 6 markets and the location of its new distribution center. Show all your calculations and graphs.

Based on the information provided in the case study, and besides the proximity to markets, what other 4 factors would you consider when choosing the best location? Why?

o CASE STUDY 2. CAPACITY PLANNING IN SAGITTARIUS. (600 words)

Define the following concepts: Capacity Planning, Design Capacity, Effective Capacity, and Actual Capacity. Remember to include the references of the data and relevant information that you decide to mention.

Calculate the Design Capacity, the Effective Capacity, and the Actual Capacity of the packaging machine during 2021? Remember to show all your calculations.

Calculate the % of Efficiency and the % of Utilization of the packaging machine during 2021? Remember to show all your calculations.

How could the company improve the % of Efficiency and the % of Utilization? Remember that your recommendations should be as detailed as possible.

o CASE STUDY 3. THE COST OF QUALITY CONTROL AND QUALITY ASSURANCE. (800 words)

What is Quality? Define the 3 types of Quality Costs that were discussed in class. If you where the Production Manager of a company, in which of the 3 would you invest the most? Discuss your answer.

Define Effectiveness and Efficiency as part of the Quality Control measures. Calculate the Efficiency and Effectiveness of each of the 4 processes. Remember to show all your calculations.

What recommendations would you give to this company to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of its processes? Remember that your recommendations should be as detailed as possible.

o Remember that in this type of assignments, the proposed questions should serve as a guide, but do not limit yourself exclusively to answering the questions. Make sure you include enough theoretical information (definitions of concepts, usefulness of management tools, etc.). Also, remember to back up your arguments on relevant and reliable sources.