MSEM 601 Westcliff University Bottleneck Operation Discussion

I’m working on a management discussion question and need an explanation and answer to help me learn.

Choose four numbers between 1 and 9. Now consider the following process performance:

TASK A (Insert Your 1st Chosen Number instead of the # sign – # Minutes/Unit) ? TASK B (Insert Your 2nd Chosen Number instead of the # sign – # Minutes/Unit) ? TASK C (Insert Your 3rd Chosen Number instead of the # sign – # Minutes/Unit) ? TASK D (Insert Your 4th Chosen Number instead of the # sign – # Minutes/Unit)

Answer the following questions in a 150-word minimum discussion response:

1. Which operation is the bottleneck operation? Why?
2. What is the capacity of this sequential process? Why?
3. How many units can this process produce in 5 Hours? 
4. What is the cycle time for this process?
5. What is the capacity for this process?
6. What is the throughput time?
7. What are the key takeaways from this assignment when it comes to efficiency? When writing your DQ response, you should build upon the ideas of your peer, and specifically address question g. need referecnes with APA format