For this task, you will use the “Shuzworld” case study (see Web Links section
below). As the operations consultant for Shuzworld, you will prepare a memo for
your boss with your analysis and recommended solutions to the problems presented
in the task. Each problem will most likely be solved using a different decision
analysis tool.

Task:

A.  Develop a distribution pattern that meets availability and
demand constraints and minimizes total shipping costs for Shuzworld, utilizing
the appropriate decision analysis tool.

1.  Submit a copy of the output from your decision analysis tool of
choice.

a.  Explain why you chose the decision analysis tool you
used.

B.  Analyze the reliability of the computer-driven shoe machines
process in the Shuzworld Shanghai plant.

1.  Recommend ways to increase the reliability of the system,
utilizing the appropriate decision analysis tool.

2.  Submit a copy of the output from your decision analysis tool of
choice.

a.  Explain why you chose the decision analysis tool you
used

C.  Provide the optimum number of shoelaces to order for the
Shuzworld Factory, considering appropriate cost balancing, utilizing the
appropriate decision analysis tool.

1.  Explain how an economic order quantity amount relates to the
problem.

2.  Submit a copy of the output from your decision analysis tool of
choice.

a.  Explain why you chose the decision analysis tool you
used.

D.  Compare the characteristics (e.g., number of customers waiting,
waiting time, total checkout time) of one-cashier and two-cashier waiting-line
systems.

1.  Recommend a one-cashier or two-cashier waiting line system,
utilizing the appropriate decision analysis tool.

2.  Submit a copy of the output from your decision analysis tool of
choice.

a.  Explain why you chose the decision analysis tool you
used.

E.  If you choose to use outside sources, include all in-text
citations and references in APA format.