OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT (LL W/ CONNECT)
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ISBN: 9781266539787
Author: Stevenson
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Chapter 13, Problem 15P
A company that manufactures paving material for driveways and parking lots expects the following demand for its product for the next four weeks.
The company's labor and machine standards and available capacities are as follows.
a. Determine the capacity utilization for labor and machine for each of the four weeks.
b. In which weeks do you foresee a problem? What options would you suggest to resolve any problems? What costs are relevant in making a decision on choosing an option?
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