Question

Demand for the popular water toy Sudsy Soaker has far exceeded expectations. In order to increase the availability of different models of the toy, the manufacturer has decided to begin producing its most popular models as often as possible on its one assembly line. Given monthly demand requirements of 7200, 3600, and 3600 units for Sudsy Soaker 50, Sudsy Soaker 100, and Sudsy Soaker 200, respectively, determine a model sequence for the final assembly that will smooth the production line of each model. (assume 30 working days per month and eight working hours per day. Also assume that the time required to assemble each model is approximately the same.)

A. SS50-SS100-SS200-SS50
B. SS50-SS100-SS50-SS200
C. SS50-SS100-SS200
D. SS200- SS100-SS50-SS100

Answer 1

B. SS50-SS100-SS50-SS200

Step-by-step explanation:

The total monthly demand is 14,400 toys.

The demand for the Sudsy Soaker 50 is 7,200 which represents 50% of the total monthly demand. This means that, in order to keep a smooth production line, one in every two products assembled must be a Sudsy Soaker 50.

Sudsy Soaker 100, and Sudsy Soaker 200 both have a demand of 3,600 each which corresponds to 25% of the total demand. Thus, one in every four products assembled must be a Sudsy Soaker 100 and one in every four must be a Sudsy Soaker 200.

The only answer choice that fulfills those requirements is alternative B. SS50-SS100-SS50-SS200.