Question: This spreadsheet formulates the linear program we discussed in class for computing capacity when cycle-time equals 4 days. Suppose Shouldice is considering a further reduction

This spreadsheet formulates the linear program we discussed in class for computing capacity when cycle-time equals 4 days. Suppose Shouldice is considering a further reduction in cycle-time to 3 days while keeping the Monday-to-Friday surgery schedule. Revise the spreadsheet and solve the resulting linear program to find a new weekly capacity in patients per week.

The new weekly capacity is _____ patients per week

excel file has below data

Solver Schedule
FT=4
Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Total Avg
# Admittances 23 23 29 29 25 0 0 129 >=137
# Departures 29 25 0 0 23 23 29 129
# Surgeries 0 23 29 29 0 25 0 <= 37 106
# Beds occupied overnight 48 46 75 104 106 83 54 <= 103 73.7 (78.29 if Throughput=137)
# Reg. beds required 25 23 46 75 81 83 54 <= 89

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