Problem 3: Theory of Constraints
The manufacturing company you work for has a four step assembly process shown in the flow diagram below.
Process 1 Capacity =73 units/hr
Process 2 Capacity = 67 units/hr
Process 3 Capacity = 91 units/hr
Process 4 Capacity = 79 units/hr
What is the maximum output this assembly process could produce in 8 hours?
If the capacity of Process 1 is increased to 91 units/hour, how many units can be assembled in 8 hours?
Assume the capacity Process 1 is not changed in the diagram above, but instead the capacity of Process 2 is increased to 91 units/hour. How many units can be assembled in 8 hours?