What is the maximum capacity per day

Assignment Help Operation Management

Reference no: EM133299538

Case: A small startup company conducts biotechnology lab tests. The tests are processed in a sequential line layout. This year the sales expected to reach testing 50,000 units and increase by 25% for next year. An attempt is made to improve the productivity of the process. Over time, the process tasks and activities were developed with little consideration for efficiency. (Startup)

Resource	Unit Load (Ti), Seconds
A	85
B	85
C	70
D	70
E	55
F	90
G	65
H	90
I	40

Question 1: What is the maximum capacity per day, assuming that it is operated for one 8-hour shift

Question 2: Assuming the line operates 200 days per year and current set up and capacity, can this line meet the demand for next year?

Question 3: The unit manager for Resource C and D have diligently worked to reduce the unit load from 70 seconds to 55 seconds, how did that affect the process output?

Reference no: EM133299538

Questions Cloud

How much confidence do you feel in using the metrics : Illustrate your answers using specific data, noting the source of data and its frequency. How much confidence do you feel in using the metrics you selected

Discuss the purposes of label usages of a product : Discuss the purposes of label usages of a product with relevant examples and In your opinion, why does most new product usually fail

Calculate each person self salary : What type of job category would each 'self' be placed in?Determine how much money will be left after mandatory living expenses for each 'self'

Monetary and fiscal policy : Research and identify any CURRENT monetary and fiscal policies in the USA where the company Apple operates that may impact the company.

What is the maximum capacity per day : What is the maximum capacity per day, assuming that it is operated for one 8-hour shift and The unit manager for Resource C and D have diligently worked

Foreign market environment : Which of the following frameworks is not used to examine the foreign market environment? Which of the following refers to indirect exporting?

What is the goal of supply chain management : Why do companies continuously have to design new Goods /Services/Products? What is the goal of Supply Chain Management?

Advantages and disadvantages of distribution requirements : What are the advantages and disadvantages of Distribution Requirements Planning vs. other possible methods and What are the advantages and disadvantages

How has smartphone changed your life for better : How has your smartphone changed your life for better? For worse? What will your mobile phone be like in 2020?

User Account

All Pages