Jefferson Manufacturing in problem 47 has another cellular layout and process shown in Exhibit 11.31.

a. Where is the bottleneck workstation? Cite one TOC principle from Exhibit 11.23 that explains your answer.

b. Where should the manager position extra inventory in this production cell according to the TOC?

c. If Jefferson Manufacturing works a 45-hour week, how many parts per week can this production cell produce? Cite one TOC principle from Exhibit 11.23 that explains your answer.

EXHIBIT 11.31 Jefferson Manufacturing Cellular Process Two Workstation A 8 minutes/part Workstation B 9 minutes/part Workstation C 10 minutes/part Workstation D 10 minutes/part