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Mat 540 Quiz
Week 1
Readings
1. Read course description, overview and learning outcomes.
2. Read Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, and chapter supplements in your text. Study and review the key terms at the end of each chapter. Work as many problems as possible to understand the material. This is usually the best way to learn the course concepts.

Discussions
To participate in the following Discussion Forums, go to this week 's Discussion link in the left navigation:
1. Why Productivity Matters
Read "Why Productivity Matters" on page 56 in your text. Answer questions 1 to 3 in 200 words. Respond to at least two of your classmates ' postings.
2. Benefits of Forecasting
Read the M & L Manufacturing case on page 126 in your text. Prepare a weekly forecast clearly labeling your calculations. Explain the benefits of a more formalized approach to forecasting using course related principles in 200 words. You
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Planning for Service Operations
Read the critical thinking question on page 640 in your text. Give your recommendations to management using course related principles in 200 words. Respond to at least two of your classmates ' postings.
2. Production Strategies
Read "Eight Glasses a Day (EGAD)" on page 644 in your text. Answer questions 1 and 2. Explain your analysis using course related principles in 200 words. Respond to at least two of your classmates ' postings
Inventory Control
Read the case study below “Harvey Industries”. Provide reasoning for the current financial distress of the company and make recommendations for improvements to the new company president. Include at least one specific recommendation for both Supply Chain Management (chapter 5) and Inventory Management (Chapter 6), as well as any other recommendations you deem necessary from your reading. Provide your recommendations in a 2-4 page APA style paper.

Harvey Industries

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