Exercise #1

August 28, 2013

Your first exercise is described below. This exercise is due before class on Tues, Sep 3rd.  In-class time will be allocated, time permitting, to begin the assignment on Thu, Aug 29.

Please prepare your answers to the exercise questions using Microsoft Word or the equivalent and submit via email to [email protected] with the Word (.doc or .docx) file or a PDF version attached.

  1. Complete all Supplementary Problems 1.1-1.9  on pages 13-14.
  2. Download the nine databases in Excel format by clicking here: black_7e_excel_database
  3. Use the Excel database to complete Assignment questions 1-3 on page 16.

If you have trouble answering the questions you might want to read the Case Study about DiGiorno Pizza and the Case Solution.  Here’s a link to download the Case Solution: ch01-CaseSolutions. Note that this Case Study is not required material for this exercise; I mention it and include the solutions here simply as a an example that you may find useful for completing the exercise.

Justin

Justin Holman is CEO of Aftermarket Analytics, where he leads efforts to develop cutting edge sales forecasting and inventory optimization technology for the Automotive Aftermarket. Prior to joining Aftermarket Analytics, Justin managed corporate consulting for the Strategy & Analytics division at MapInfo Corporation, leading major projects for retail clients including The Home Depot, Darden Restaurants, Bridgestone-Firestone, Sainsbury’s and New York & Company. Before that, Justin served as Vice President of Software Development at LogicTools, now part of IBM's supply chain application software group. Justin holds a B.A. from Claremont McKenna College, a Ph.D. from the University of Oregon and an Executive Management certificate from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management.

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