Harimann International
DECISION SUPPORT MODEL Instructor: DR.DO BA KHANG
CASE REPORT
Harimann International
REPORT CONTENT:
CASE ABSTRACT 2 1/ Prepare a decision tree for the initial problem 2 2/ Do you agree with Mr. Dhawan’s analysis in Exhibit 3? 4 3/ Prepare a decision tree to include the different possible delivery dates of the embroider. Interpret the results. 5 4/ Prepare a decision tree to describe the situation with parallel production process 7 5/ Assuming that Mr. Dhawan can hire an assistant who would make sure that there will be no internal production problem. How much he would pay for this assistant at most? 8 6/ Do you have any other suggestion to help Dhawan to improve further his situation with the order? 10
CASE ABSTRACT:
Harimann International, a Delhi-based manufacturer of finished textiles, receives a large, unexpected order at the beginning of the off-season. With a sequential production scheme, Dhawan, leader of Harmann, faced a tough situation, that is accept or decline the order from Pioneer.
Unfortunately, none of the available embroiderers, including the existing one, can commit to finishing the goods in time for internal processing to be completed in time to guarantee the shipping date. Again, this man had to negotiate with embroider to improve the situation with a couple of possible delivery dates.
Later on, Dhawan started to think of new solution – parallel production. This new approach gives his company advantages of time efficiency. This case offers a rich context for analyzing problem solving under uncertain conditions and exploring risk-minimizing opportunities.
1/ Prepare a decision tree for the initial problem
Mr. Dhawan was facing to 2 decisions. The first decision was to accept the order. The second decision was to decline the order. He also knows that if he accepted the order, the probability of missing the date was 20%. In the case of missing the date, there was
CASE REPORT
Harimann International
REPORT CONTENT:
CASE ABSTRACT 2 1/ Prepare a decision tree for the initial problem 2 2/ Do you agree with Mr. Dhawan’s analysis in Exhibit 3? 4 3/ Prepare a decision tree to include the different possible delivery dates of the embroider. Interpret the results. 5 4/ Prepare a decision tree to describe the situation with parallel production process 7 5/ Assuming that Mr. Dhawan can hire an assistant who would make sure that there will be no internal production problem. How much he would pay for this assistant at most? 8 6/ Do you have any other suggestion to help Dhawan to improve further his situation with the order? 10
CASE ABSTRACT:
Harimann International, a Delhi-based manufacturer of finished textiles, receives a large, unexpected order at the beginning of the off-season. With a sequential production scheme, Dhawan, leader of Harmann, faced a tough situation, that is accept or decline the order from Pioneer.
Unfortunately, none of the available embroiderers, including the existing one, can commit to finishing the goods in time for internal processing to be completed in time to guarantee the shipping date. Again, this man had to negotiate with embroider to improve the situation with a couple of possible delivery dates.
Later on, Dhawan started to think of new solution – parallel production. This new approach gives his company advantages of time efficiency. This case offers a rich context for analyzing problem solving under uncertain conditions and exploring risk-minimizing opportunities.
1/ Prepare a decision tree for the initial problem
Mr. Dhawan was facing to 2 decisions. The first decision was to accept the order. The second decision was to decline the order. He also knows that if he accepted the order, the probability of missing the date was 20%. In the case of missing the date, there was