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This is especially so for those issues that may come up but are not explicitly covered on the syllabus. 1. It will be easier to ask for permission ahead of time rather than beg for forgiveness after the fact. 2. Translate your situation too real business situation. What would a superior do in the situation? What would he/ she find acceptable? That is probably how I will react. Classroom Format & Meetings This class is taught through a variety of methods.
Each class period will combine several of the following methods: interactive activities such as demonstrations of concepts through exercises or games, case discussion, lectures, guest speakers, and field trips. In addition, you will do homework problems, a technical case and two quizzes. I will expect that when you are in class, your attention is on the class. Doing crossword puzzles, surfing the web and sleeping are no more acceptable in class than they will be a few years from now in business meetings. If you intend to engage in these types of activities, I would prefer if you would not show up at all.
Please use your laptop in class when we are working on computer exercises not for non-class related activities, Calculators will be very helpful for in-class exercises, Cell phones/Blackberries/etc. Should be turned off for class periods, Please be spiteful of your classmates and professor by listening when they are talking and Homework Homework problem sets and analytical cases will be assigned. These problems provide excellent practice of the technique-oriented material that will be needed at work (and on the quizzes).
While you can work on the problems with others, you should hand in your own unique work and interpretation of the results. It is unlikely that you can do well in this field without working on the techniques. All homework assignments are due at the beginning of class on the date indicated in the schedule. Any homework assignment handed in late will be penalized 50%. Quizzes There are 2 quizzes with scheduled deadlines for each part. While you can hand in the quiz earlier than the deadlines, you may not hand them in late. You must do this work alone without help from other students.
Please come to the professor or email her with any questions or clarifications. Participation & Attendance Being proactive is a good thing. It will help this class run smoother, makes it more fun and lively for everyone, and is a good habit to develop before you head out into the business world. An important part of the course is your individual participation in lily class discussions, exercises, and case discussions. While a minimum level of participation is expected of every class member, primary emphasis is placed on the quality of classroom contributions.
In grading class participation, little emphasis will be placed on redundant or extraneous contributions. Rather emphasis will be placed on contributions which add new insights to the discussion or which build on the comments of others. Interesting current articles brought in for class discussion on relevant topics will contribute extra credit to your participation points (up to 5 addition percentage mints). Class attendance is expected since much of the learning occurs through in-class cases and simulations. Lack of attendance will be reflected in your participation grade.
If you anticipate missing a class I would appreciate if you would let me know about the situation in advance. Generally one missed class will not affect your participation grade if you regularly participate in other classes. Several cases are provided in the course packet. With the exception of Greaves Brewery and Salmon’s Papaya, all game write-ups are done as a group. Everyone class simulations, reflected in your grade. Greaves Brewery and Salmon’s Papaya should be done as a formal write-up shown below while the other cases require a brief written answer.
The case write-ups are due at the start of class. Case assignments may not be handed in late and you will receive O points for any cases not turned in at the beginning of class. Case Write-up Guidelines (Use for Greaves Brewery and Salmon’s Papaya) 1. Format and Logistics The case write-up should not exceed 2 (two) pages in length, plus additional pages allowed for exhibits (showing all technical analysis). The Text should be written double-spaced, in Times 12 font. . Case Write-up Grading Criteria Analysis Does the paper contain analyses of relevant questions?
Does the analysis incorporate concepts from the text, readings or class? Are assumptions made in the analysis stated explicitly? Does the analysis isolate the fundamental causes of problems? Exhibits (Tables, graphics, etc. ) Do the key exhibits support and add to the text on key points? Is the text referring to all the exhibits? Overall Criteria Is the paper logically consistent and effectively structured so it sells its recommendations? Has the case been proofread for spelling, grammar, and typos?
Participation will be evaluated accordingly to the following guidelines: Grade Attendance Punctuality Willingness to Participate Value of Participation Perfect or close to Never late Participates a lot, works to keep discussions going, possibly even brings in other materials to discuss in class. Able to demonstrate a keen understanding of concepts and explicate key points of cases. B A few absences Late a few times Participates regularly, asks questions occasionally. Brings up decent points and keeps discussion going in useful direction. C Somewhat regular absences Participates minimally by speaking up maybe once or twice per quarter.
Demonstrates a limited understanding of cases and concepts. DIF Absent more than present Almost always late Shows up for class, but does not participate in any noticeable way. Does not appear to have read the cases or understand the concepts Note: Participation that falls in between these criteria will be given the appropriate evaluation (I. E. , +1- grades will be used in evaluating participation) Groups Activity: Please form a group of 3 people to work on the cases and a classroom breakout discussion/game team. In most instances, the case work involves short cases with game strategy formulation.
You team should come prepared to class (having read the case assignment and written responses to the case questions). Group Game Preparation Each group communicate prior to class and develop a strategy for playing that days game. Your team will turn in the answers to the requested questions prior to the game. After completing the game, you will submit your team’s results via email. There are 4 Games: Alamos Corporation, Again Game, Bi’s Wax Candle Company, and Shell Job Shop. Miscellaneous class administration 1. Class attendance is expected. Students generally will not perform well in class without attending class. Students must have completed the required prerequisite course or received instructor permission before taking this class. 3. Assigned readings and cases should be read before class. ASIA 449/559 Production Planning and Control Tentative Schedule as of January, 2013 Date Topic Reading Material Hand in Jan 8 Introduction Demand Management Review Jan 15 Demand Management Advanced Case: Sport Performer TEXT CHAPTER 1 & 2 Read: Sport Performer & be prepared to answer questions Problem Set 1 (# 1 only) 3 Jan 22 Intro to Linear Programming Individual Case: Greaves Brewery Group Game: Alamos Corporation
Read: Alamos Corporation & answer IQ-3(group activity) Read and write-up Greaves Brewery Case Alamos IQ, 2 & 3 (1 per group) Greaves Brewery Case Write-up 4 Jan 29 Linear Programming & Aggregate Production Planning TEXT CHAPTER 3 Read: Aggregate Production Management 2002 problem set 1 (#2 & #3) 5 Feb.. 5 Inventory & MSP Game: Again Game TEXT CHAPTER 4 & 5 Read: Again Game & Answer IQ-2 (group activity). Again Game IQ-2 (1 per group) problem set 2 (#1-4) 6 Feb.. 12 Midterm: Take Home/ No class Due Feb… 18 Midterm: Salmon’s Papaya Case (spreadsheet & questions) Please use case format (note: this will require Solver)
Quiz due on Monday Feb… 18 by 5 PM (turn in to Faculty Services on 5th floor of SABA) 7 Feb.. 19 Game: Bi’s Wax Candle Company TEXT CHAPTER 6 Read: Note on Material Requirements Planning and Bi’s Wax Candle Familiarize yourself with Bi’s Wax spreadsheet Problem Set 3 (#1) Recalculate Bi’s plan for first period (1 per group) 8 Feb.. 26 SIT Planning Salmon’s Papaya Midterm Wrap-up Guest Speakers TEXT CHAPTER 9 Read: Decoding the DNA and Tomato-Way of Japan: Delivering Lunch Boxes to Your Work Problem Set 3 (#2, A-Cat Case) 9 Mar 5 Production Activity Control Game: Shell Game Shop) TEXT CHAPTER 8
Due: Homework Set 2 Read: Shell Game IQ-3 (group activity). Shell Game IQ-3 (1 per group) problem set 3 & 10 Mar 12 Production Planning in Action Final Field Trip: Wider Brewing Co. 5:30 PM problem set 3 (#5) 11 Mar 19 Final Exam: Take Home Exam will be posted on-line (website) Due on Tuesday March 19 by 9 AM (email to Dry. Pullman) Game & Case Questions Sports Performer Prior to Class, read the case and address the following questions: 1 . What issues should Wally Performer consider as he decides how much to order of asked in class to make a recommendation for how many units of each style Wally
Performer should order during the initial phase of production. Assume that all ten styles in the sample problem are made in Hong Kong, and that Performer’s initial production commitment must be at least 10,000 units. (Ignore price differences among styles in your initial analysis. ) 3. What operational changes would you recommend to Wally to improve performance? 4. How should Performer management think (both short-term and long-term) about sourcing in Hong Kong versus China? Greaves Brewery: Bottle Replenishment (Individual Assignment) Prior to Class, read the case and address the following questions in a write-up: .
How many thousand cases will Greaves Brewery sell in the next year? Come up with a forecasting method using the available data and Justify why you chose that method with the available data. Explain your assumptions in detail. A. Plot all available historic data b. Attempt at least 3 different forecasting approaches c. Using the MAD calculation from each method, pick the best one. 2. Map the flow of reusable bottles in the supply chain. 3. Using your map, your forecast, and other case facts, please predict how many new bottles are required for the coming year. 4.
Detail the significant challenges with hose two forecasting exercises and indicate what other industries might also face this type of planning challenge. Alamos Corporation Game (Group Assignment) 1 . How many 18-inch tiles do you have in inventory before you start? 2. How many 36- inch tiles do you have in inventory before you start? 3. What is your cumulative cost total before you start the game? Again Game Game (Group Assignment) 1 . How much would you order and what would the frequency of the orders be? You can use the past history as representative of the demand and the extra simulation sheets can be “practice”. 2.
Come to class with some form of inventory policy or rule for managing the inventory in this problem. Bi’s Wax Candle Company Game (Group Assignment) Prior to Class, read the case and address the following: 1. Using Exhibit 3 as a guide, make Master Schedule Plan for period 1 (follows period O) using the production decision form (exhibit 4). Hand this in at the beginning of Shell Game Questions (Group Assignment) Prior to Class, read the case and the book chapter and address the following: 1. What formal Job scheduling rules are available for dispatchers to use for scheduling Jobs in this game (please use chapter 8 as a reference)? How many finished parts will be made in the facility during this game? 3. How is this production facility different from one that produces Jobs that are exactly the same? Team Peer Evaluation Team Number: Evaluating Team Member: Throughout the quarter you have worked together in teams to produce the project required for the course. This is your opportunity to reward team members for excellent work or to indicate those members that did not fully participate in the group learning opportunities. Team peer grades are taken seriously and will be used to adjust grades. You have two options.
Option A takes to heart the principles of socialism and should be chosen if you believe that all members of your team are equally deserving of the team grade. Option B, on the other hand, recognizes that some team members are more ‘equal’ than others. By selecting Option B, you have the choice of dinging up 100 points among your team members (including yourself). The fraction of total points awarded to each team member will then represent your assessment of their relative contribution. For example, if you are in a four member team, the baseline from Option A would indicate that you award each member 25 points.
Using Option B, if you give one member 30 points, however, one or more team members must then receive less than 20 points. Option A: All team members receive the same team grade – this is the option that you will be assumed to have selected if you do not turn in a peer evaluation form. Option B: Some team members may contribute more than others.