Consider the system composed of four processes linked by a conveyor belt. There

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Consider the system composed of four processes linked by a conveyor belt. There is no storage between these processes pictured below and market demand exceeds the company's ability to produce. Which statement is best? Process 1 Process 2 Process 3 Process 4 CapacityCapacityCapacityCapacity 40 units hr 50 units/hr 60 units hr 70 units/hr A) The overall system output is 55 units/hr O B) The overall system output is 70 units/hr C) The overall system output is 40 units/hr The overall system output is 220 units/hr

Explanation / Answer

C. The overall system output is 40 units/hr.

Explanation: Applying the theory of constraints which is a method of identifying the most limiting factor i.e. constraint or bottleneck and then improving that constraint.

In this case, the bottleneck is 40 units/hr.

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