Answer:
1. The capacity of the process
= 2.5 suits /day
2. The flow rate of the process = 2.5 suits/10 hours
= 0.25 suits per hour
3. The implied utilization of the Sewing stage = (0.5 * 150 minutes * 4) 300 minutes = 5/10
= 50%
4. The utilization of the Measuring stage = (0.5 * 30 minutes * 4) 60 minutes = 1/10
= 10%
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
Time taken for the measurement of a suit = 30 minutes
Time for preparation and cutting of materials = 60 minutes (1 hour)
Time for sewing = 150 minutes (2.5 hours or 2 hours, 30 minutes)
Total time taken to make a suit = 4 hours
Available production time per day = 600 minutes (6 hours)
Therefore, 6/4 suits can be produced per day, this equals 2.5 suits.