Radio Frequency Identification

1. Investigate at least two examples of the use of RDIF technology – Radio Frequency Identification, to monitor and control SKU – Stock Keeping Units. Explain at least two advantages and two disadvantages of adopting such technology.

 

2. Briefly review a business of your choice and apply each of the five ways to adjust your short-term capability levels.

 

3. Select a company or organization that produces goods or offers services and discuss how you might make aggregate planning decisions using its variables:

 

a. Demand management

b. Production rate

c. Labor force

d. Inventory, facilities, equipment and transportation.

 

4. Discuss the tangible effects and the intangible effects of scheduling and sequencing. Give at least three practical examples.