Which of the items listed below would not generally be considered a reason for holding inventories?
a. smoothing requirements on operations
b. decoupling internal operations
c. meeting anticipated demand
d. minimizing carrying costs

Rats that received electric shocks were unlikely to develop ulcers if the

This exercise illustrates that poor quality can affect schedules and costs. a manufacturing process has 130 customer orders to fill. each order requires one component part that is purchased from a supplier. however, typically, 3% of the components are identified as defective, and the components can be assumed to be independent. (a) if the manufacturer stocks 130 components, what is the probability that the 130 orders can be filled without reordering components? (b) if the manufacturer stocks 132 components, what is the probability that the 130 orders can be filled without reordering components? (c) if the manufacturer stocks 135 components, what is the probability that the 130 orders can be filled without reordering components?

Explain the relationship between consumers and producers in economic growth and activity