Omatic Tech Ebike is producing wheels for a 3 wheeled e-bike at the rate of 2 pcs/hr/worker. At present, the company has 18 workers equally distributed 3 shifts of 6am to 2pm , 2pm to 10pm and 10pm to 6am, with 45 min break per shift. The worker-machine ratio is 1:1. The company has 8 machines available at any given time. They operate 5 days per week.

Multiple Choice:

A. How cam maximum capacity for a week be computed? ( 5pts )

a. No of workers x No of Shifts X Rate x No of Days x No of Weeks

b. No of Workers x No of Shift X Working Hr x No of Days

c. No of Workers x No of Shift X Working Hr x Rate x No of Days

X No of Weeks.

d. None of the above

B. Relate how can the given data above help operations manager in decision making? ( 5 pts )

a. Data can lead to solving the maximum capacity at a given period which allows operations manager to commit the deadline

b. Data can lead to solving the maximum capacity at a given period which allows operations manager to schedule overtime when required.

c. Data can lead to solving the maximum capacity at a given period which allows operations manager to schedule the preventive maintenance of the equipment.

d. All of the above.

C. What is the lost capacity on Week 1 if 5 machines being used to produce wheels are on preventive maintenance for 3 days (5 pts) ?

a. 2000 pcs

b. 1290 pcs

c. 650 pcs

d. None of the above

D. How much fully assembled e-bikes can they deliver in 1 month? ( 5pts)

a. 10,000 e bikes

b. 5,000 ebikes

c. 1900 ebikes

d. None of the above

E. What can you recommend to ensure delivery of the e bikes on time? ( 5 pts )

a. Ensure that preventive maintenance is properly scheduled.

b. Monitor closely the operations.

c. Motivate employees

d. All of the above