In a work center, Machine A has a 20-minute set-up time per batch and a 1-minute...

 

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In a work center, Machine A has a 20-minute set-up time per batch and a 1-minute per unit run time. Machine B performs the identical function but has a set-up time of 15 minutes and a 2-minute run time per unit. The work center makes products in batches ranging from 1 unit to 50 units. Assuming capacity is not a limitation on either Machine, in order to minimize the total processing time, on which batches should Machine B be used? In a work center, Machine A has a 20-minute set-up time per batch and a 1-minute per unit run time. Machine B performs the identical function but has a set-up time of 15 minutes and a 2-minute run time per unit. The work center makes products in batches ranging from 1 unit to 50 units. Assuming capacity is not a limitation on either Machine, in order to minimize the total processing time, on which batches should Machine B be used?

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