The following post has two assignments namely;
1.Calculate BMI
• If you were a 5’10” 40 year old male weighing 245 pounds, calculate your BMI and energy recommendation using the Harris-Benedict equation.
The Harris Benedict equation for men is:
66.5 + (13.75 x weight in kg) + (5.003 x height in cm) – (6.755 x age)
NOTE: 2.54 x inches = cm; 2.2 x pounds = kg
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Describe what these measurements mean for this male.
• List the medical problems associated with being too thin or too heavy. Which one seems more problematic?
2.Operations and Information Systems Management
Process selection and design are both strategic elements for any organisation as they can contribute directly to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of operations. Organisations make decisions on process selection and design based on the variety in products or services that the system needs to handle, the degree of the equipment flexibility and expected volume output. At the same time, lean operations can benefit the company in producing higher quality products and services and, operating at low cost.
A) By taking as an example a product or a service from an industry that you are familiar with, critically discuss the main factors that influence the manufacturing/service process design.
(70% of the mark)
B) By utilising your example above please analyse how implementation of Lean Principles may assist the Operations Manager/Manageress in optimising efficiencies while minimising cost and improving customer service levels.
(30% of the mark)