6. The below diagram illustrates a multiple stage process for an operation system where stage-3 occurs separately from and simultaneously with stages 1 and 2. There is only one worker assigned in each stage except for stage-5 where three workers are assigned such that each product needs to go through only one of the three workers at stage 5. The processing time per unit is provided under each of the five stages. (Cant read what is written under the pictures)

Considering 8 working hours/day and 22 working days/month answer the following and show all your work for full credit.

Identify which stage is the bottleneck? Explain.

What is the flow time (throughput time) for overall process?

What is the monthly capacity of the above process? (8 hours per day 22 days per month)

Will adding a second worker at stage-3 with identical production rate affect your answers in a or b? Why or why not.