Question: Workcenters A and B make components; workcenter C assembles one unit from A and one unit from B to create one unit of output. Workcenter

Workcenters A and B make components; workcenter C assembles one unit from A and one unit from B to create one unit of output.


Workcenter A takes six minutes to complete its task, workcenter B takes eight minutes, and workcenter C takes five minutes.  Assume that both A and B have a plentiful supply of input material, and there is sufficient demand for all items completed by C.


Workcenter A takes 5 minutes to complete its task, workcenter B takes 8 minutes, and workcenter C takes 4 minutes.


What is the possible daily output of this assembly process, assuming an eight hour work day?

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