Question: HEAVYLOAD INC has 3 resources (Resource A, Resource B and Resource C) in its production process. The production process involves 3 products (Product A, Product

HEAVYLOAD INC has 3 resources (Resource A, Resource B and Resource C) in its production process. The production process involves 3 products (Product A, Product B and Product C) being processed through these 3 resources. Currently, there is demand for 700 units of Product A, 1,000 units of Product B and 300 units of Product C per hour. The following bullets provide information about each resource:

  • At Resource A, the processing time for Product A is 16.128 seconds and for Product C is 38.016 seconds. Resource A does not process Product B. 4 workers currently work at Resource A but this resource only comprises 80% of their total work time for the company.
  • At Resource B, the processing time for Product B is 5.544 seconds and for Product C is 20.16 seconds. Resource B does not process Product A. 2 workers currently work at Resource A but this resource only comprises 70% of their total work time for the company.
  • At Resource C, the processing time for Product A is 12.96 seconds and for Product B is 8.64 seconds. Resource C does not process Product C. 4 workers currently work at Resource A but this resource only comprises 60% of their total work time for the company.

Assume that each work day has 24 hours.

What is the demand rate for Resource A in flow units per hour? not attempted
b) What is the demand rate for Resource B in flow units per hour? not attempted
c) What is the demand rate for Resource C in flow units per hour? not attempted
d) What is the workload for Resource A and Product A in minutes per hour? not attempted
Instructions: Round the final answer to 2 decimal places. Do not round intermediate workings. Use Excel to avoid rounding intermediate workings.
e) What is the workload for Resource A and Product C in minutes per hour? not attempted
Instructions: Round the final answer to 2 decimal places. Do not round intermediate workings. Use Excel to avoid rounding intermediate workings.
f) What is the workload for Resource B and Product B in minutes per hour? not attempted
Instructions: Round the final answer to 2 decimal places. Do not round intermediate workings. Use Excel to avoid rounding intermediate workings.
g) What is the workload for Resource B and Product C in minutes per hour? not attempted not attempted
Instructions: Round the final answer to 2 decimal places. Do not round intermediate workings. Use Excel to avoid rounding intermediate workings.
h) What is the workload for Resource C and Product A in minutes per hour? not attempted
Instructions: Round the final answer to 2 decimal places. Do not round intermediate workings. Use Excel to avoid rounding intermediate workings.
i) What is the workload for Resource C and Product B in minutes per hour? not attempted
Instructions: Round the final answer to 2 decimal places. Do not round intermediate workings. Use Excel to avoid rounding intermediate workings.
j) What is the demand rate for Resource A in minutes per hour? not attempted
Instructions: Round the final answer to 2 decimal places. Do not round intermediate workings. Use Excel to avoid rounding intermediate workings.
k) What is the demand rate for Resource B in minutes per hour? not attempted
Instructions: Round the final answer to 2 decimal places. Do not round intermediate workings. Use Excel to avoid rounding intermediate workings.
l) What is the demand rate for Resource C in minutes per hour? not attempted

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