BUS644: Operations Management: Space Age Furniture Company

Case study on operations management strategies in the furniture industry.

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Furniture1Space Age Furniture CompanyRobert BacaBUS644:Operations ManagementProf.Jamal BattaFebruary24th2014Based on the case study of Space Age Furniture Company, analyze the impact of MaterialRequirements Planning (MRP) on inventory management, production scheduling, and overtimecosts. Discuss the potential improvements that could be made to the MRP system, particularlyfocusing on subassembly lot sizes, and evaluate the trade-offs between overtime costs andinventory costs. Additionally, compare and contrast different types of production processes (JobShop, Batch, Repetitive, and Continuous Flow) and recommend the most suitable productionprocess for Space Age Furniture Company. Include an analysis of how management can trackjob status and location during production and suggest any changes that could further enhanceoperational efficiency.Word Count Requirement:1,500-2,000 words.

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