Practical Operations Management
Practical Operations Management
2nd Edition
ISBN: 9781939297136
Author: Simpson
Publisher: HERCHER PUBLISHING,INCORPORATED
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Chapter 3, Problem 22P

a)

Summary Introduction

Interpretation: Derive from Pareto analysis the problem areas that need to be prioritized.

Concept Introduction: Pareto analysis is one of the tools employed to solve problems and/or to make improvements. Through this tool, the data brings out clearly the problems/actions to be taken up first to get results. This culminates in the construction of a Pareto chart.

b)

Summary Introduction

Interpretation: Name the first diagram in the question.

Concept Introduction: This is an important creative tool to identify possible causes associated with a failure/problem (effect of the causes). This is a group activity and includes brain storming also if required.

c)

Summary Introduction

Interpretation: Select the top two actions to be taken immediately.

Concept Introduction: The number of problems are many, but the resources are limited. Moreover any action must be such as to provide a solution effectively.

In such cases, the problems are evaluated based on previous available data. The problem showing the highest frequency, obviously will give the maximum respite from the problem.

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