ISQS 3344 Introduction to Operation Management http:isqs3344'ba'ttu'edu

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ISQS 3344 Introduction to Operation
Managementhttp//isqs3344.ba.ttu.edu/

• Zhangxi Lin
• Spring 2006

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How to Contact The Instructor

• Email zhang.lin_at_ttu.edu
• Tel [phone]
• Office BA 708
• Office hours TR 2-4p
• Website http//zlin.ba.ttu.edu

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Product Selection

• Select a product that requires repetitive
  operations, no custom made products.
• You must actually manufacture 80 to 90 of your
  product, not outsource it.
• Below are listed some product categories that you
  may draw from, although there are other
  categories that may work also.
• Shoes
• Clothing
• Furniture
• Office/school supplies
• Toys
• Food industry
• Printing/publishing
• Sporting goods
• Automotive accessories
• Electronics

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Grading

• 300 Three 100 point exams (3rd exam on Finals
  Day)
• 150 Two group presentations in the Lecture
  class (75 points each)
• 150 Two group projects in the Lecture class
  (75 points each)
• 100 Four Homework assignments (25 points each)
• 40 Grade assigned to each group member by
  fellow members
• 60 Attendance grade for Lab phase (lab
  attendance is mandatory)
• 800 Total Possible Course Points

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Grading (2)

• An A will be given to a student with 720 or
  more points at course end.
• A B will be given to a student with 640 or more
  points at course end.
• A C will be given to a student with 560 or more
  points at course end.
• A D will be given to a student with 480 or more
  points at course end.
• An F will be given to a student with less than
  480 points at course end.

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The Tucker
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Tucker Video Questions

• 1. What part of the environment, etc. did Tucker
  do a good job with while developing his product?
• 2. In what areas did he not do so well?