Bullwhip effect - some resources

The following online resources are on the topic of Bullwhip effect, which is studied in the subject of Supply Chain Management:

1. Basic description: http://www.aalhysterforklifts.com.au/index.php/about/blog-post/what_is_the_bullwhip_effect_understanding_the_concept_definition
2. General information: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bullwhip_effect
3. A related video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4K8pJ-wBHE&feature=related

Reasoning analysis in research works

The following discussion agenda is on Analysis of Reasoning in Research works:

1. On argument and rhetoric
2. Stages in analysis of natural lanuage reasoning
• Phase 1: identify reasoning  indicators
• Provisional inference indicators: conclusion indicators, reason indicators, suppositional indicators, model terms
• Phase 2: analyze reasoning structures
3. On strength of argument
• "Degree of support" of reasons:
• Nil
• Weak
• Moderate
• Strong
4. On suppositional arguments

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Reference
Ryan, B., Scapens, R.W., and Theobold, M. (2002) "Chapter 11: The critical analysis of reasoning" Research Method and Methodology in Finance and Accounting, Thomson.

Activity scheduling in Operations Mangement

The following resources are on the topic of Activity Scheduling in the subject of Operations Management:

1. Types of operations scheduling: http://www.mbaofficial.com/mba-courses/operations-management/explain-about-types-of-operations-scheduling/
2. On planning and control (pdf): http://catalogue.pearsoned.co.uk/assets/hip/gb/hip_gb_pearsonhighered/samplechapter/0273756192.pdf
3. Level scheduling vs chase scheduling: http://www.gaebler.com/Level-Scheduling-Versus-Chase-Scheduling.htm

Capacity Management in Operations Management

The following resources  are on  the topic of Capacity Management in the subject of Operations Management:

1. A brief article on capacity planning: http://www.gaebler.com/Capacity-Planning.htm
2. On capacity planning strategies: http://www.gaebler.com/Capacity-Planning-Strategies.htm
3. An article on capacity planning and control: http://www.smthacker.co.uk/capacity_management.htm
4. A brief article on capacity management: http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-capacity-management.htm

Customer queue management - some resources

The following resources are on the topic of Customer Queue Management in Operations Management:

1. On customer queue management - a brief essay: http://www.gaebler.com/Managing-Queues-in-the-Service-Industry.htm
2. On queue management system: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queue_management_system
3. On virtual hold system to support customer queue management (pdf): http://www.virtualhold.com/WhitePapers/VHT_Queue-Management-Strategies.pdf
4. Management of perception of waiting time (pdf): http://www.iei.liu.se/fek/frist/722g60/gruppernas_artiklar_och_presentationer_2007/1.111857/4976678.pdf

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Inventory Management - a discussion agenda

The following discussion agenda is on Inventory Management:

1. Reasons and objectives for holding inventory
• Objectives for holding cycle stock [stock that satisfies demand between replenishments]
• Objectives for holding safety stock
• Overall objective: to maximize corporate financial and operational performance
2. Types of inventory held in the supply chain
• raw materials
• work-in-process
• semi-finished goods
• finsihed goods
• MRO  inventory

Also study the related topics of bullwhip effect: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bullwhip_effect and cross-docking: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cross-docking

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References

1. Heath, G.J. and Danks, A. (2003) "Chapter 2.8: Inventory management" in Gattorna, J.L., Ogulin, R. and Reynolds, M.W. (editors) Gower Handbook of Supply Chain Management, Gower
2. Inventory management strategies whitepaper (pdf): http://www.uncg.edu/bae/isom/tisec/benchmark_article.pdf

Contribution analysis with a limiting factor

The following resources are on contribution analysis with a limiting factor; the topic is common in contribution analysis. The consideration of limiting factor is also addressed in linear programming and  throughput accounting:

1. acca article (pdf): http://www.accaglobal.com/content/dam/acca/global/PDF-students/2012s/sa_jan10_coulthurst.pdf
2. Basic information, plus cvp analysis description: http://chandrasekharank.hubpages.com/hub/Decision-Making-Cost-Volume-Profit-Analysis

The topic is taught in Management Accounting; it often comes up in examination questions of Strategic Management Accounting.