Activity details:

It is requested:

Read and discuss the statement made about the "Old Oregon Wood Store" case. Then answer each of the following questions (preferably using MS-Excel Solver):

What is the fastest way to make Old Oregon tables using the original staff? How many tables can be made in a day?

Would production rates and quantities change significantly if George allowed Randy to perform one of the four roles and made someone from the original staff the backup employee?

What is the fastest time to fabricate a table with the original staff if Cathy moves to prep or finish?

Whoever performs the packing function is severely underutilized. Can you find a better way to utilize the staff of four or five than to give each one a single task or allow each to build an entire table? How many tables could be built per day with this scheme?