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BUS307 WK2 Discussion 2
From the end of Chapter 6, consider the two capacity options for Arktec manufacturing from Problem 2 and the three possible demand scenarios from Problem 4. First, draw the decision tree for Arktec Manufacturing. When drawing your tree, assume that managers must select a capacity option before they know what the demand level will actually be. Then, calculate the expected value for each decision branch. Which option would you prefer and why?
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Bozarth, C. C., & Handfield, R. B. (2016).
Introduction to operations and supply chain management
(4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.
- Chapter 3: Process choice and layout decisions in manufacturing and services
- Chapter 6: Managing capacity
- Chapter 14: Managing projects
- Chapter 15: Developing products and services