1) Calculate measures of forecast accuracy: MFE, MAD and MAPE using the data from FY2019 and FY2020....
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1) Calculate measures of forecast accuracy: MFE, MAD and MAPE using the data from FY2019 and FY2020. Which forecast is more accurate? Do these forecasts seem adequate for the purposes of decision making? Why or why not?
Note unlike your homework/tests where we utilized multiple months this is just for the two years(treat them like months)
2) Develop a forecast for FY2021 using the two forecasting methods currently employed by the company. Comment on which of the forecasts is likely to be more appropriate to support decisions based on your assessment of forecast accuracy from Q1. Are there any other considerations that you would recommend to Throx.
3) This question will have you calculating 2 different EOQ and ROP values and interpreting the results. For both EOQ and ROP, give your final answer in full sock sets (ROUND UP to the next whole number). The specific questions to answer are based in parts a-c. Tips to solve the EOQ and ROP are given below in bullet points.
Calculate EOQ and ROP for FY2020 based on the FY2020 forecast value that you recommended in Question #1.
b) Calculate the EOQ and ROP based upon actual demand for FY2020
c) Use the EOQ results from above and the Q that Throx is currently using (given in the case) and determine total inventory costs using 2020 actuals for your Demand
(D). i. Compare the total inventory costs from the three results and analyze what it shows you.
ii. What if any are the implications of the ROP based on the forecast and Throx current ROP vesus the ROP determined using Actual Demand.
4) Indicate which of the three suppliers should be used for FY2021. Develop a supplier scorecard using the following scale: 3=best, 2=second best, 1=worst and the weights provided in the case to support your selection. Remember for your quality rating you must first determine the Capability Index (show your results) for each supplier.
5) Indicate which transportation mode should be used for FY2021. You must complete analysis of the transportation costs. When supporting your recommendation, be sure to discuss other implications (such as inventory levels, safety stock, cost etc) to support your decision.
6) Calculate EOQ and ROP values for FY2021 based on your forecast from Question 2 and recommendations for their sock supplier and transportation company from Question 4 & 5 (TIP: The selected supplier may change your S and P values.) Give your final answer in full sock sets (ROUND UP to the next whole number). What are the expected costs for inventory management based on your decisions? How does this compare to company's current policy results from their current Q & ROP?
7) Indicate an appropriate location for a new facility if one is to be built using the weighted center of gravity approach. Round your final coordinates (X, Y) to two decimal places. Discuss other relevant factors that would influence the choice of a specific location once the (X,Y) coordinates have been identified.
8) Discuss potential issues with the implementation of your recommendations. What changes or resources would be necessary to implement them, and what decisions might create challenges and require additional leadership attention? Write few sentences on each recommendation.
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