Perform a capacity analysis of the process given below. The numbers in parenthesis (#) are the time in minutes to complete one unit of work. Demand on the process averages 20 units per hour and each unit must be worked on by all four stages. Administrative clerk(s) do Stage A work. The assistant manager(s) do Stages C and D work and are cross-trained to do both jobs. The coding specialist(s) do Stage B work.
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-Given the results in Question #22 and a capacity of 900 minutes, the best short-term capacity option for the lab is:
A) to buy extra equipment and hire one more lab technician.
B) to sell unused capacity.
C) to add an extra shift of two technicians and related equipment.
D) to work overtime to finish the job.

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Perform a capacity analysis of the process given below. The numbers in parenthesis (#) are the time in minutes to complete one unit of work. Demand on the process averages 20 units per hour and each unit must be worked on by all four stages. Administrative clerk(s) do Stage A work. The assistant manager(s) do Stages C and D work and are cross-trained to do both jobs. The coding specialist(s) do Stage B work.
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-Given the results in Question #22 and a capacity of 900 minutes, the best short-term capacity option for the lab is:
A) to buy extra equipment and hire one more lab technician. 
B) to sell unused capacity. 
C) to add an extra shift of two technicians and related equipment. 
D) to work overtime to finish the job.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Working overtime is typically the most feasible short-term solution to increase capacity without the need for significant investment or changes in operations.

Perform a Capacity Analysis of the Process Given Below