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Iron MBA’sNet, Velvet, Christopher

Harvested Agreements:• Oak logs = 18,000 feet • Pine logs = 16,000 feet

Machine Capacity:• Stripping machine = 60 hours per

week• Cutting machine = 40 hours per

week

Overview

Goal and Recommendation:“The optimal production plan that achieves

the highest contribution.”

Highest Contributio

n!

No unused time on both machines!

Limitations

• Pine Wood

• Stripping of Pine Wood

• Cutting Machine

Limitations: Pine vs. Oak

Pine Wood:• Bark has more resin (sap) making it harder to strip

• Softwood on interior, it lacks pores that transport more water, therefore it is easier to cut

Oak Wood:• Hardwood

• Has pores, so it has greater water transportation throughout the wood

• More consistent from bark to interior – same amount of time to cut and strip

Limitations: Stripping Pine

• Bottleneck in stripping pine• Stripping takes longer time than cutting process, therefore, cutting machine is not being productive 2/3 of the time• Backlogged pine in stripping process

Limitations: Cutting Machine

• Inefficient cutting machine• Needs more maintenance and has less production capacity

Questions?