Ashford 2: – Week 1 – Discussion 1

BUS307: Operations Management & Quantitative Techniques (CCI1520A)

Instructor: Peter Thuleen

Your initial discussion thread is due on Day 3 (Thursday) and you have until
Day 7 (Monday) to respond to your classmates. Your grade will reflect both the
quality of your initial post and the depth of your responses. Reference theDiscussion Forum Grading Rubric for guidance on
how your discussion will be evaluated.

Complete Problem 1 from the end of Chapter 2: You have just graduated from
college and are looking to buy your first car. Money is tight right now, so you
are concerned with initial cost as well as ongoing expenses. At the same time,
you don’t want to drive a slow, ugly car like your parents do. You have
narrowed your choices down to two vehicles: a Honda Enigma and a Porsche
Booster. Based on the rankings in the table (found under Chapter 2, Problem 1
in the textbook), calculate the value index for each car. Which car provides
you with the greatest value? Use formulas to calculate the answer to one
decimal point. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings.

BUS307: Operations Management &
Quantitative Techniques (CCI1520A)

Instructor: Peter Thuleenshford 2: – Week 1 – Discussion 2

Your initial discussion thread is due on Day 3 (Thursday) and you have until
Day 7 (Monday) to respond to your classmates. Your grade will reflect both the
quality of your initial post and the depth of your responses. Reference theDiscussion Forum Grading Rubric for guidance on
how your discussion will be evaluated.

From Chapter 4, Problem 13, read the current home equity loan process at
Faircloth Financial and map the current process. Identify any rework loops and
delays in the process. What causes these? What is the impact on cycle times?
How might this affect customers’ willingness to do business with Faircloth?
What changes might you recommend to redesign this process with the needs of the
customer in mind? Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings.