(Single-Step Process) Consider a batch flow process with a single step that has a setup time of 100 minutes and a processing time of 3 minutes/unit.
a. Assume that the batch size is 50 parts. What is the capacity of the process (in units per hour)?
b. Suppose the batch size is increased to 300 parts. What is the capacity of the process now (in units per hour)?
c. Your company wants to attain a process capacity of 25 units per hour. Is this possible? What is the absolute highest process capacity you can hope for in this system (in units per hour)?