Multiple Choice
Table 5.2
High Tech, Inc. is producing two types of products: A and B. Both are produced at the same sawing operation. Because of demand uncertainties, the operations manager obtained three demand forecasts (pessimistic, expected, and optimistic) . The demand forecasts, batch sizes (units/batch) , processing times (hr/unit) , and setup times (hr/batch) follow.
The sawing machines operate on two 8-hour shifts, 5 days per week, and 50 weeks per year. The manager wants to maintain a 10 percent capacity cushion.
-Using the information from Table 5.2, what is the maximum number of machines needed (assuming no reliance on short- term option) ?
A) less than or equal to 25
B) more than 25 but less than or equal to 28
C) more than 28 but less than or equal to 31
D) more than 31
Correct Answer:
Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
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