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Shoeco: linear programming model to compute an optimal production policy

Part I During the next four months Shoeco must meet, on time, the following demands for pairs of shoes: 300 in month 1; 500 in month 2; 100 in month 3; and 100 in month 4. At the beginning of month 1, 50 pairs of shoes are on hand, and Shoeco has three workers. A worker is paid $1500 per month. Each worker can work up to 160 ...continues

Minimum and maximum of a function that is not constrained

To find the minimum or maximum of a function that is not constrained, that is, there are no restrictions on range of the function, you take the derivative of the function, set it equal to zero, and solve for the variable. The intuition is that the derivative is the instantaneous slope of the function. A minimum or maximum occu ...continues

Business Analysis

a. Estimate the net cash flow after tax at the beginning of Year 1 b. Estimate the net cash flow after tax in Year 4 c. Management believes that relative to today's prices the average inflation rate is expected to be 8% per annum over the next 12 years. What is the Year 3 inflation-adjusted net cash flow after tax? d. Estimat ...continues

Understanding mean error, mean square error, and mean absolute percentage error.

Three of the most common measures of forecast accuracy are: mean error, mean square error, and mean absolute percentage error. Briefly describe the circumstances when you think each might be the most appropriate measure for selecting the 'best' trend curve.

Statistical significance: hypothesis testing regarding one mean

In the context of hypothesis testing regarding one mean, the test (Z or t) may be statistically significant at the 5% level, but not significant in a practical sense at all. Illustrate the meaning of this statement by citing 3 examples from any area of interest.

Capital budgeting - Chloe Schwasher, the vp of Finance for a major appliance manufacture

Chloe Schwasher, the vp of Finance for a major appliance manufacture, has before her 8 investment proposals submitted by various segments of the company for her approval or rejection. the table below summarizes each proposal's net present value (NPV)& capital requirements for the next 5 years. because of the limited cash availab ...continues

Production Planning/needs to be solved as a 4-week model as a Mixed Integer LP

A certain production line makes two products. Relevant data has been collected as indicated below. total time available (for production & setup) each week is 80 hours. The firm has no inventory of either product at the start of week 1 and no inventory is allowed at the end of week 4. The cost of carrying a unit of inventory fr ...continues

Transportation - Logistics

WPC has 4 assembly plants in Europe. They are located in Leipzig, Nancy, Liege & Tilburg. The engines used by these plants are produced in th United States, shipped to harbors in Amsterdam, Antwerp and Le Havre and are sent to the plants for assembly. WPC must decide how many engines to send from each harbor to each plant. Th ...continues

Analyze and compare the business performance of 2 companies in the same industry

Two companies were chosen in the Canadian Beverage industry, analyzed and compared their performances in the following context: -Industry analysis, -Socio-Economic analysis, -Financial analysis. Finally, recommended courses of action.

How to format and write a good business case analysis paper

How to write a good business case analysis. This is a three page typical "format" of a business paper.