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Unity Airways: Melissa White (A)
Frey, Sherwood C. Jr.; Bass, Lucien; Yu, ElaineCase DARDEN-QA-0721-EDecision AnalysisMelissa White, a Richmond-based consultant, looked forward to the short visit with her parents in Hong Kong. She had booked her itinerary with Unity Airways and was about to begin the journey. Please see the (B) case (UVA-QA-0722) for the unfortunate details regarding the beginnings of her trip.Starting at €8.20
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Serviteléfono S.A.
Labayen T. E.; Baucells Alibés, ManelCase AD-276-EDecision Analysis, EconomicsA 24/7 call center operated by a firm providing high-tech services by means of cellular phones has to allocate operators to shifts in such a way as to minimize costs. The firm runs on small profit margins, so saving a few percent through good scheduling can make an enormous difference in terms of profitability. In doing so, the firm has to make sure that the day is covered and the regulations concerning working time are met. The assignment can be...Starting at €8.20
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Unity Airways: Melissa White (B)
Frey, Sherwood C. Jr.; Bass, Lucien; Yu, ElaineCase DARDEN-QA-0722-EDecision AnalysisMelissa White was on her way for a long-awaited visit with her parents in Hong Kong. But the first leg of her trip, a Unity Airways Washington–Chicago flight, was forced to return to Washington, D.C., due to engine trouble. After waiting three hours at customer service for the rebooking of her itinerary, White reached the front of the line. She was prepared to hear that her trip would be delayed a day. Although this would shorten the stay with he...Starting at €5.74
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Unity Airways: Chris Watson (A)
Frey, Sherwood C. Jr.; Bass, Lucien; Yu, ElaineCase DARDEN-QA-0723-EDecision AnalysisChris Watson, a customer service representative at Unity Airways, had just begun to address the rebooking of Melissa White, one of the almost 100 passengers whose itineraries would have to change due to an in-flight emergency with a Washington-Chicago flight. White's ultimate destination was Hong Kong; unfortunately, all the available rebooking alternatives involved at least a one-day delay in her arrival. Watson needed to take care of White's ne...Starting at €8.20
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Serviteléfono S.A.
Labayen T. E.; Baucells Alibés, ManelCase AD-276Decision Analysis, EconomicsUn «call center» de una empresa dedicada a ofrecer servicios de información de alto valor añadido mediante telefonía móvil, 24 horas al día 7 días a la semana, tiene que distribuir a los operadores por turnos para minimizar sus costes. Los beneficios marginales de la empresa son bajos, por tanto, el ahorro de unos porcentajes mediante un buen «planning» puede representar una gran diferencia desde el punto de vista de la rentabilidad. Por ello, la...Starting at €8.20