What can we learn about the process flows from Figure 2? Consider the following issues in your response:

1. Is there a bottleneck in the process? If so, where is it? Explain.
2. How much processing time does each finished product require?
3. How many units per hour is the process capable of producing?
4. Is there a relationship between the process bottleneck and output per hour? Explain

**Some say step 1 since it takes 4 mins. others are saying step 5 because the tire balance step needed to be added due to the tire supplier providing faulty tires. So I was not sure what answer is correct for question 1. ***For question three some say The process capable of producing = 60 minutes/4 minutes = 15 units per hour and others says The process is capable of producing 3.33 units per hour.

Figure 2: Process Diagram (Time Shown in Minutes : Seconds) Fork assembly Process time 1:45 Tire balancing Process time 3:00 Step 4 Step 5 1 Powder coating Process time 3:00 Wheel assembly Process time 2:15 Step 3 Step 6 Weld clean-up 2:00 Degrease and powder coat prep:30 Handlebar mounting Process time 1:30 Step 2 Step 7 Steel tubing delivered by forklift Cut tubing :30 Welding Setup time (jig) :15 Process time 3:15 Transport to loading queue for JIT JIS delivery Step 1 Step 8 To the OEM: One delivery per hour