Yelkao sunglasses is developing sunglasses based on a modular design concept (frame style, lens type, and storage case) that consumers could order direct from their website and have it shipped within 24 hours. They want launch the product with a campaign that emphasizes "over 2000 combinations" are possible for consumers to choose from. So far, Yelkao has developed 18 different frame styles, which are all compatible with 14 different lens types. What is the minimum number of storage case options (assuming they are compatible with all possible frame style and lens type combinations) they must develop to meet their marketing campaign goal? a) 9 b) 8 c) 10 d) 7 e) 32 Which of the following is NOT an effective approach to reduce the "bullwhip effect"? a) Exchange information between buyers and suppliers b) Improve forecasting methods c) Increase product customization d) Reduce replenishment lead-times e) All of the above You are the operations manager for Flipper Seadoo, a Mexican seadoo manufacturer that will be exporting their product into Canada soon. The Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) now includes emissions specifications for seadoos. All seadoos must meet this specification if they want to be sold legally in Canada. In order to obtain this certification, the carbon monoxide (CO) emissions from a seadoo must not exceed 300 parts per million (PPM) more than 5% of the time. The manufacturer of a newer catalytic converter has guaranteed that with it installed, you will be able to produce seadoos also with a mean CO emission of 260 PPM, however with a standard deviation of only 21 PPM. What is the probability with the newer catalytic converter that a seadoo's emissions will NOT exceed 300 PPM? a) 0.9772 b) 0.0228 c) 0.9878 d) 0.9716 e) 0.0284