1. The following table shows a four-step process. The necessary time for one wor

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1. The following table shows a four-step process. The necessary time for one worker to perform the step on one unit is listed as well as the number of workers at each step.

Step

Description

Process Time (min/unit)

Number of workers

Capacity (units/hr)

Utilization

1

Mold Components

13

3

2

Assemble

7

2

3

Calibrate

9

2

4

Package

4

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a. Calculate the hourly capacity for each step.

b. What is the capacity of the process as a whole? ________

Step

Description

Process Time (min/unit)

Number of workers

Capacity (units/hr)

Utilization

1

Mold Components

13

3

2

Assemble

7

2

3

Calibrate

9

2

4

Package

4

1

Explanation / Answer

maximize x1+x2+x3+x4 where x1,--x4 are the steps contraints are the process time and workers solving the equations you will get xi --x4 and then u can proceed

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