Management Science/Quanti
As a Manager:
Complex Problems
A. Illustrate MS/QA
1. Define Problem
2. Develop Model – Break even,
linear programming
3. Acquire Input Data
4. Develop Solution
5. Select & Test Solution
6. Analyze the Result
7. Implement
8. Evaluate
Problem Solving Vs. Decision Making
- Decision Making is part of Problem Solving
B. Applicable/Not Applicable
1. Complex
2. Many Variable
3. Data
4. Possible Alternatives
5. Quantitative Terms
6. Workable Models
NOT Applicable
1. Limited Solution
2. Experience
3. Does not represent real world
4. No MS/QA Solution
C. At least 5 QA/MS D. Org Level/ Nature of Problem/
Nature of Decision Making
1. Forecasting – 60 periods; past
actual data (time series, MAD
MSE, MAPE)
2. Probability -
3. EOQ – Economic Order
Quantity; Inventory (reorder
point)
4. Decision Tree – maximin;
maximax
5. Linear Programming –
transportation; assignment
6. PERT – CPM (slack time; critical
points)
7. Scheduling – Gantt Chart,
Queing, Project Mgt.
Research
Good research:
-- U.P. center of Research Timely
Valid Today
Illustrate the Research Process Present a clear research problem
Factors that affect Research’s Quality Who will benefit
Formulate a Research Done systematically
Methods utilized
Research Process: No shortcut in data analysis
1. Conceptualization of Research Problem Accuracy – solution to the problem
2. Choose Research Method – Quantitative, Qualitative Completeness – all parts are presented
3. Identify Research Population and Sample – target (not necessarily No foreign words
100%) Free from error – reviewed many times
4. Collection of Data – honesty, ethics, NOT ALL Academically done with ethics and no plagiarism
5. Processing of Data Collected – hire statistician Proper citation
6. Analyzing of Data & discussion
7. Research Presentation – SHARE TO OTHERS (most important)

Formulate Research
Title
Abstract – not more than 200 words
Table of Contents
Acknowledgement
I. Introduction
II. Review on related lit
III. Methodology
IV. Analysis and Discussion
V. Conclusion
VI. Appendix/Bibliography

-- DISCUSS WHAT WILL BE INSIDE EACH’S STEP

Operations Management

Supply Chain Management

-- definition

Supplier – Storage – Manufacturing – Storage – Distributor – Retailer – Customers

NO ASEAN
Raw Materials –

FEEDS ---- feed storage ----PIGS – Display –Wholesaler – Market/retailer – end customer

WITH ASEAN
-------------- choice cuts – retailer will directly buy choie cuts

With asean – farmers will have no living.

* actions of other countries

Kaizen – continuous improvement

Kai – change
Zen - good