How can you improve throughput for the process in part b of problem 35? Assume that all 17 workers have the ability to perform the work at each stage, but that no additional workers may be hired.

Data from in Problem 35

The production process shown in Exhibit 11.27 consists of five stages. The numbers in parentheses are the times in minutes to complete one unit before it moves on to the next stage. The demand rate is 36 units per hour.

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Stage A B C D E Number of Workers 3 352w w 2 4