The table below shows the tasks required to process a unit.

Task	Time min/unit	Immediate Predecessor
A	6	NONE
B	9	A
C	3	B
D	4	C
E	8	B
F	9	C,E
G	10	D,F
H	4	G
I	5	G
J	8	H,I

Design a process capable of completing 6 units in an hour with the fewest possible number of workstations.

Begin by assigning tasks to workstation 1, then workstation 2 and so forth.

Answer the questions on this page by referencing the process you designed.

What is the minimum number or workstations that can achieve the desired output rate? Answer workstations

What is the hourly capacity of workstation 1? Answerunits per hour

Task H is assigned to which workstation? Workstation Answer (Please enter the number in the field.)

What is the capacity utilization ratio of workstation 7? CUR of workstation 7 =Answer

Which workstation is the bottleneck? Workstation Answer (Please enter the number in the field.)

If the workstations process sequentially, what is the throughput time? Answerminutes

The workstation assigned task C & D can process concurrently with the workstation assigned which task? Task Answer.

If the workstation assigned tasks C & D processes concurrently with the workstation just identified, what is the throughput time? Answer minutes

To control the buildup of WIP, the first workstation would have to be delayed by how many minutes after it completes processing a unit? Answerminutes