What This Document Is
This document contains worked solutions for Exercise #2 in SCM 300, Global Supply Operations at Arizona State University. The exercise focuses on two core supply chain concepts: demand forecasting and line balancing. It provides answers to problems based on sales data for the TX-750 calculator.
Why This Document Matters
This study guide is intended for students enrolled in SCM 300 who have completed Exercise #2. It serves as a check against self-completed work, helping to verify understanding of forecasting techniques (simple and weighted moving averages) and line balancing principles. It’s most useful after attempting the exercise independently.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This document *only* provides answers. It does not explain the underlying concepts of forecasting or line balancing. Students should refer to course lectures, textbooks, and other materials to fully grasp the theory behind the calculations. This guide will not substitute for a foundational understanding of the subject matter.
What This Document Provides
The full document includes:
* Calculations for 4-Period Simple Moving Average Forecast for Period 13.
* Calculations for 4-Period Weighted Moving Average Forecast for Period 13.
* Justification for forecast selection based on demand stability.
* Calculations for daily production requirements using the simple moving average forecast.
* Determination of the cycle time for a desired output rate.
* Calculation of the theoretical minimum number of workstations.
* Analysis of assembly line efficiency with varying numbers of workstations (8 and 10).
* Calculation of total idle time for assembly lines with 8 and 10 workstations.
This preview does *not* include the detailed steps or explanations for *how* these answers were derived. It only indicates the types of problems solved within the document.