Business

Operations Management

Below mentioned are the answers as highlighted in the case:

(1)

In order to fill a rush order more time will be required and as per the working done by the two roommates. To fill the rush order every single task should be performed more quickly as compare to a normal order and on the other side baking ovens should be multiplied as well so that rush order can get ready in less time and by this customers will be happy as well and it will in the end enhance the efficiency of an overall business as well. Filling the rush orders is thus termed as a challenge and accomplishing it is another important task as well.

(2)

As mentioned in the case that one order normally takes 10 minutes and when it is opened for 4 hours than automatically around 24 orders can be filled up. Keeping in mind the relevant issues, the total number of orders that can actually be filled in is 15 to 20.

(3)

As per the working as well as an analysis done, for one order baking time is around 10 minutes and online taking orders and baking the cookies as per the requirements and meanwhile mixing the material again, overall it will take around 10 to 15 minutes to do all the preparations.

(4)

As mentioned in the case that the oven is only capable to bake dozen cookies at a time. When somehow there is an order for two dozen or three dozen cookies, it will take time as per the order for instance two dozen cookies will take 20 minutes and three dozen cookies will take 30 minutes respectively. As per the business strategy, when there is an order for more than dozen cookies, discounts should be given so that customers' loyalty can be developed and by this optimal outcomes can be generated as well.

(5)

In order to fill in the rush orders as well as the normal orders, two food processors as well as two to three baking trays are required so that both of the workers can work and by this potential outcomes can easily be generated.

(6)

Yes, as a matter of fact in order to enhance the production process and also to generate effective outcomes two ovens are required and along with this baking trays and food processors should be added as well. As far as rent is concerned second hand ovens can also be used and later ...