Question: Notice: This question assumes a second A1 machine is added to the system (not shown in first diagram). Keep this in mind!! Consider the following

Notice: This question assumes a second A1 machine is added to the system (not shown in first diagram). Keep this in mind!! Notice: This question assumes a second A1 machine

Consider the following production system. The final product is the assembly of two components A and B. Component A requires two sequential production steps, Al and A2. Component B requires 3 sequential production steps: B1, B2 and B3. The capacity of each step is given in the figure below. CA A2 6 units/hr 10 units/hr BI B2 B3 10 units/hr 10 units/hr 10 units/hr Assembly 10 units/hr 6. After the purchase of the second machine at station Al, demand doubled with Poisson component arrivals at a rate of 10 units/hr. Does the system have sufficient capacity to satisfy customer orders effectively? What will happen to the lead times and inventory? Explain your answer. (10 points)

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