Question

The following question refers to the following two questions, although it only appears once. A distribution center makes deliveries to food stores on a weekly basis. On the average, 80 stores are served daily. A typical store places an order for 10,000 lb of various products. Four store orders can be placed on a delivery truck. Trucks are loaded in two hours. The distribution center operates an eight-hour shift. Question 12 (1 point) What is the daily throughput volume at the distribution center? O 10,000 lbs O 40,000 lbs O 80,000 lbs O 800,000 lbs

Answer 1

Solution:-

(a). 8,00,000 lb

The distribution center serves 80 stores daily on an average and each store place an order for 10000 lb.

Therefore the throughput = 80*10000

= 8,00,000 lb

(b). No of trucks doors needed = 5

No of stores served	80	daily
Order per store	10,000	lb
Truck capacity	4	store orders
loading time	2	Hours
Available time/day	8	Hours
No of trucks that can be loaded daily / truck door	4	trucks
No of trucks needed daily = 80 / 4	20	trucks
No of trucks doors needed = 20 / 4	5	doors