Using the theory of constraints, which of the following is the constraint at LuxSo? Wood supply
Using the theory of constraints, which of the following is the constraint at LuxSo? Wood supply
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Transcribed Image Text:LuxSo designs and manufactures wooden chairs and has an annual demand of 5,000 chairs.
There is a lack of skilled workers in the industry; there are 46,000 labour hours and 3,000 designers' hours available for next year. A recent flood has also led to a shortage of raw materials with
wood supply limited to 25,000 metres.
Standard usage per chair
Wood
4 metres
Labour
9 hours
Designer's time
0.5 hours
LuxSo is planning its production for next year and the production manager believes that implementing the theory of constraints would help in identifying the optimum production level.
Using the theory of constraints, which of the following is the constraint at LuxSo?
Wood supply
Designers' hours
Annual demand
Labour hours
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