Logan Airports
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CASE STUDY REPORT In the Delays at Logan Airport case, there are different proposals for reducing congestion. One of the methods proposed to tackle the impact of delays was peak-period pricing, PPP. The other one was to build a new runway. In this case study, your objective is to evaluate these alternatives using waiting line models and to provide a recommendation to FAA to solve the delay problem at Logan Airport. Make sure you demonstrate that you have thought through your recommendations and the effects on other related activities. Also demonstrate that you understand the concepts and tools from the class that apply. Prepare an action-oriented advisory report, which presents concisely your analysis and recommendations for solution of the primary management problems. In order to assist you in your analysis, we prepared the discussion questions. DO NOT SIMPLY ANSWER THE DISCUSSION QUESTIONS. The main body of the case study report should not exceed 5-pages typewritten, one-andhalf-spaced, using default margins and 12-point type. In addition to the main body, you can attach an appendix that includes the details of the calculation, figures, tables, etc. The appendix itself should not exceed 2 pages. Your report should start with an executive summary (maximum 0.5 pages), which summarizes your recommendations and findings. The main body of the report should present a detailed discussion based on the provided questions and your analysis of the quantitative questions. Clearly state your assumptions. Be selective. Do not restate case facts. Summary tables in the text are encouraged for quantitative information. The details of the calculation can be put in the appendix, but any result that is important for answering questions or providing managerial insights should be referenced in the text. You may use figures to visually represent information contained in the text. Make sure tables and figures are referenced in the text. The following general guidelines are for
CASE STUDY REPORT In the Delays at Logan Airport case, there are different proposals for reducing congestion. One of the methods proposed to tackle the impact of delays was peak-period pricing, PPP. The other one was to build a new runway. In this case study, your objective is to evaluate these alternatives using waiting line models and to provide a recommendation to FAA to solve the delay problem at Logan Airport. Make sure you demonstrate that you have thought through your recommendations and the effects on other related activities. Also demonstrate that you understand the concepts and tools from the class that apply. Prepare an action-oriented advisory report, which presents concisely your analysis and recommendations for solution of the primary management problems. In order to assist you in your analysis, we prepared the discussion questions. DO NOT SIMPLY ANSWER THE DISCUSSION QUESTIONS. The main body of the case study report should not exceed 5-pages typewritten, one-andhalf-spaced, using default margins and 12-point type. In addition to the main body, you can attach an appendix that includes the details of the calculation, figures, tables, etc. The appendix itself should not exceed 2 pages. Your report should start with an executive summary (maximum 0.5 pages), which summarizes your recommendations and findings. The main body of the report should present a detailed discussion based on the provided questions and your analysis of the quantitative questions. Clearly state your assumptions. Be selective. Do not restate case facts. Summary tables in the text are encouraged for quantitative information. The details of the calculation can be put in the appendix, but any result that is important for answering questions or providing managerial insights should be referenced in the text. You may use figures to visually represent information contained in the text. Make sure tables and figures are referenced in the text. The following general guidelines are for