Question: Consider the following batch flow process consisting of three process steps performed by three machines. Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Processing time 2 mins/unit

Consider the following batch flow process consisting of three process steps performed by three machines.

Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
Processing time 2 mins/unit 3 mins/unit 1.5 mins/unit
Setup Time 20 mins No setup No setup

  1. Assume that the batch size is 10 parts. What is the capacity of the process?
  2. For a batch size of 50 parts, which step is the bottleneck for the process?
  3. What is the ideal batch size (i.e. one that minimizes inventory without affecting process capacity)?

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