For this assignment, you will need to read the David Christopher, Orthopedic Surgeon Case Study on page $285$ in your textbook. Then, answer the case questions for discussion at the end of the case.

What is this case about?

The David Christopher, Orthopedic Surgeon Case Study describes an orthopedic surgeon practice that needs to decide whether to hire a new surgeon, reassign the surgery mix, schedule overtime work, speed up setup and changeover times and so on$.$

What are you asked to do$?$

The case requires you think about and understand capacity management issues $($see formulas in the back of the OM $6$ textbook$).$

What is the desired outcome?

You should learn something about capacity management in a non$-$manufacturing situation. Also, this case should facilitate some interesting thoughts about possible reduction in reducing surgery setup and$/$or processing time, and the quality of care in this job shop service business situation.