In: Operations Management
The figure above demonstrates a production process layout with eight machines. The table below shows their hourly productivity.
| 
 A  | 
 B  | 
 C  | 
 D  | 
 E  | 
 F  | 
 G  | 
 H  | 
| 
 14 units/hr  | 
 14 units/hr  | 
 11 units/hr  | 
 13 units/hr  | 
 5 units/hr  | 
 12 units/hr  | 
 10 units/hr  | 
 10 units/hr  | 
How many units can this system produce in 874 hours if the productivity of machine B is increased to 19 units/hr? Please round your answer UP and do not use any units!
Answer: E produces 5 units per hour, which is the lowest among all activities (Bottleneck process)
Hence, the capacity of system is 5 units per hour
The output in 874 hours will be 874*5= 4370 units (there will be no change w.r.t change in Machine B)