## The Pullman Manufacturing Inc. Three-Station Work CellPullman Manufacturing Inc. employs a three-station work cell in its production process. This work cell includes two parallel machines at the first station, allowing for efficient handling of the production load. The product flow through the system is detailed below:### Description and Workflow:1. **Station 1**: - **Machine A** - Processing Time: 20 minutes per unit - **Machine B** - Processing Time: 20 minutes per unit - Note: The product needs to go through only one of the two machines (either Machine A or Machine B) before proceeding to Station 2.2. **Station 2**: - Processing Time: 6 minutes per unit3. **Station 3**: - Processing Time: 12 minutes per unit### Diagram Explanation:The visual diagram provided illustrates the layout and flow of the work cell:- At Station 1, there are two parallel machines (Machine A and Machine B), both with the same processing time of 20 minutes per unit. This means that a unit can be processed by either machine, allowing for parallel processing to increase throughput.- After processing at Station 1, the unit proceeds to Station 2, where it undergoes a 6-minute-per-unit processing.- Finally, the unit moves to Station 3 for an additional 12 minutes of processing per unit.### Summary:This setup demonstrates a balanced approach to managing workstations with parallel processing in the initial stage, followed by sequential processing in subsequent stations. The configuration helps in reducing bottlenecks and streamlining the production process.This information is crucial for understanding efficient manufacturing workflows and optimizing production schedules in industrial settings. ### System Evaluation for Adding a Parallel Machine at Station 3#### Evaluation Criteria:The manager, Ms. Hartley, is considering adding a parallel machine at station 3 and has requested an evaluation of its impact on the system's performance. 1. **Throughput Time of the New Work Cell** - The throughput time of the new work cell is ⬜ minutes. *(Please enter your response as a whole number).*2. **Bottleneck Time of the New Work Cell** - The bottleneck time of the new work cell is ⬜ minutes per unit. *(Please enter your response as a whole number).*3. **Weekly Capacity with the Second Machine at Workstation 3** - If the firm operates for 11 hours per day, 6 days per week, the weekly capacity of the work cell **with** the second machine at workstation 3 is ⬜ units. *(Please enter your response as a whole number).*4. **Weekly Capacity without the Second Machine at Workstation 3** - If the firm operates for 11 hours per day, 6 days per week, the weekly capacity of the work cell **without** the second machine at workstation 3 is ⬜ units. *(Please enter your response as a whole number).*This analysis will assist in understanding the potential improvements in efficiency and productivity by adding a parallel machine at station 3.

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