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 200 units of Product C per hour. The following bullets provide information about each resource:

  • At Resource A, the processing time for Product A is 12.096 seconds and for Product C is 43.2 seconds. Resource A does not process Product B. 3 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 4.752 seconds and for Product C is 28.944 seconds. Resource B does not process Product A. 2 workers currently work at Resource A but this resource only comprises 60% 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.

a) What is the demand rate for Resource A in flow units per hour?

b) What is the demand rate for Resource B in flow units per hour?

c) What is the demand rate for Resource B in flow units per hour?

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