Question

A numerically controlled machining center has an average processing capacity of 5,000 units per day. It receives an average of 3,000 units of inventory from another machining center, and it has to supply an average of 1,000 units of finished goods to the packaging section. Assuming that the company incurs a significant cost for carrying finished goods supplied to the packaging section, the flow rate of the machining process is:____________

Answer 1

Options A. 3000 units per day. B. 5000 units per day. C. 1000 units per day. D. None of the above.

Answer:C. 1000 units per day

Explanation: Flow rate is a manufacturing or production terminology used to describe the amount of a certain raw materials,goods or services that are able to pass through or be able to produce in a given time. It is often measured in Hours or day.

According to the question the amount the machine has to supply for the packaging machine to package per day as finished products is 1000 unit, what is means that the FLOW RATE OF THE MACHINE PROCESS IS 1000 UNITS PER DAY.