Case Study: Cambridge Cooling Systems: Global Operations Strategy

How would one calculate how long would it take for a manufacturer to efficiently handle a higher volume of production following a move?

Plant A Capacity

Capacity	Product A	Product B	Product C	Product D	Total
Custom	550	550	600	600	2,300
Standard	90	100	120	0	310
Total	640	650	720	600	2610

Plant A Labour Hours

Labour Hours	Product A	Product B	Product C	Product D	Total
Custom	26,974	32,315	67,744	168,606	295,640
Standard	3,000	3,850	5,200	0	12,050
Total	29,974	36,165	72,944	168,606	307,690

Plant B Capacity

Capacity	Product A	Product B	Product C	Product D	Total
Custom	150	100	150	100	500
Standard	200	320	300	0	820
Total	640	650	720	600	1,320

Plant A Labour Hours

Labour Hours	Product A	Product B	Product C	Product D	Total
Custom	1,890	2,265	2,200	6,428	12,783
Standard	4,200	10,000	17,000	0	31,200
Total	6,090	12,265	19,200	6,428	43,983