Tag Archives: Capacity

“Kumbh Mela” logistics challenges in Allahabad, India

Posted on March 6, 2013 by aviyer2010

An article in the Financial Times (March 3,2013) describes the challenges faced by authorities in Allahabad, India, during the Kumbh Mela, a pilgrimage spot for 80 to 100 million Hindus who arrive over two months, from January to mid March … Continue reading →

Posted in Global Contexts, Operations Management, Sustainability | Tagged Capacity, Global, Growth, Infrastructure, Kumbh Mela, Risk, Service, Supply Chain | 1 Comment

A move from “just in time” to “just in case” supply chain designs ?

Posted on February 13, 2013 by aviyer2010

An article in the New York Times (February 12,2013) describes claims that the number of distribution centers to satisfy US demand has increased from two to seven, as retailers demand quick deliveries wile cutting their own inventories. In addition, rising … Continue reading →

Posted in Operations Management, Service Operations, Supply Chain Issues | Tagged Capacity, Cost, Retail, Risk, Service, Supply Chain, transport | 13 Comments

Workshare programs to retain skilled workers during downturns and impact

Posted on January 27, 2013 by aviyer2010

An article in Bloombergbusinessweek (January 28, 2013) describes the impact of work share programs that enable access to Federal funds to support a fraction (70 % or so) of a worker’s wages when the employee works at least 40 % … Continue reading →

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The overturning of E.P.A.’s mandate for biofuel use and associated questions

Posted on January 26, 2013 by aviyer2010

An article in the New York Times (January 26, 2013) describes the overturning of a mandate by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding use of “liquids made from woody crops and wastes in car a truck fuels”. But the lack … Continue reading →

Posted in Operations Management, Supply Chain Issues, Sustainability | Tagged Capacity, Cost, Environment, Legal, regulation, Risk, Sustainable | Leave a comment

The promise for US gas exports in the future and current plans – a dream or a likely outcome

Posted on January 21, 2013 by aviyer2010

An article in the New York Times (January 4, 2013) describes worries that the promise of US natural gas exports may falter. Currently, US natural gas prices are reported to be $3.30 per thousand cubic feet, while prices in Asia … Continue reading →

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Aravind Eye Hospital’s “maximize patients” to reduce costs strategy

Posted on January 19, 2013 by aviyer2010

An article in the New York Times (January 17, 2013) describes the Aravind Eye Hospital in India, where patients pay whatever they can afford but are provided high quality care regardless of payment. While a patient with no money might … Continue reading →

Posted in Global Contexts, Operations Management, Service Operations | Tagged Capacity, Consumers, Cost, Global, Low Margins, Service, Supply Chain, Sustainable | Leave a comment

Is manufacturing shifting away from China due to wage increases ?

Posted on January 18, 2013 by aviyer2010

An article in the Wall Street Journal (January 17,2013) describes shifts in manufacturing out of China to compensate for the 20% wage increase compared to 2005, as well as an attempt by the government to shift to more value added … Continue reading →

Posted in Global Contexts, Operations Management, Supply Chain Issues | Tagged Capacity, China, Cost, disruption, Global, manufacturing, Supply Chain, Trends | Leave a comment

How should the excess steel capacity problem be solved ?

Posted on November 28, 2012 by aviyer2010

An article in the Wall Street Journal (November 28, 2012) describes the glut in steel capacity -an estimated 1.8 billion tons, compared to demand which is 1.5 billion tons. The reason, fragmented capacity with the top five companies comprising 18.2 … Continue reading →

Posted in Global Contexts, Operations Management, Supply Chain Issues | Tagged Capacity, China, competition, Consumers, Coordination, Cost, Design, Global, manufacturing, Supply Chain, Survival, Trends | Leave a comment

Higher fares, fewer flights, poorer service – what is the solution for passenger air transport ?

Posted on November 23, 2012 by aviyer2010

An article in the New York Times (November 21, 2012) describes a 14% drop in flights, a 10% increase in fares and longer lines faced by passengers this Thanksgiving. But the US domestic flights continue to be off limits go … Continue reading →

Posted in Global Contexts, Operations Management, Service Operations | Tagged airlines, Capacity, competition, Consumers, Cost, Global, Growth, Infrastructure, regulation, Suppliers | Leave a comment

Setting up a supply chain of transformers to transmit power during a grid failure

Posted on November 23, 2012 by aviyer2010

An article in the New York Times (November 16,2012) describes a recently unclassified National Academy report describing the vulnerability of the US power grid. Solutions described include custom step up and step down generators to maintain transmission across the grid … Continue reading →

Posted in Operations Management, Service Operations, Supply Chain Issues, Sustainability | Tagged Capacity, Coordination, Demand Surge, disruption, Risk, Supply Chain, Sustainable | Leave a comment