Globeco (continued)

For next year, there are only 3,000 direct labour hours available. Last year's results used 4,750 direct labour hours. Direct labour is paid at £5 per hour. The maximum sales (in units) are predicted to be 2,000 France, 3,500 Germany, 6,000 UK and 8,000 US.

Required: L01 Calculate the most profitable production schedule, given that direct labour hours, the limiting factor, are restricted to 3,000 hours.