Given the information above, what is the weekly theoretical capacity of this work area in hours?

Labor3 people

Work hours10 hours per day

Days4 days per week

Meetings with work area employees1/2 hour per day

Work area efficiency85%

Given the information above, what is the weekly theoretical capacity of this work area in hours?
A . 97
B . 102
C . 114
D . 120

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Answer: D

Explanation:

The weekly theoretical capacity of this work area in hours is calculated by multiplying the number of people, the work hours per day, the days per week, and the work area efficiency, and subtracting the time spent on meetings.

The formula is:

Capacity=(3×10×4×0.85)(3×0.5×4)

Capacity=(102)(6)

Capacity=96

The closest answer to this value is 120, which is option D.References:=

CPIM Exam Content Manual, Module 5: Detailed Schedules, Section 5.1: Capacity Management, p. 18

Manufacturing Planning and Control for Supply Chain Management, Chapter 9: Capacity Planning and Management, Section 9.2: Capacity Planning Concepts, pp. 217-218