It is desired to produce the same number of batches of A, B, and C. Using information from Example 3.5, determine the total number of batches of each product that can be produced in an operating period of 1 month = 500 h, using single-product campaigns and a multiproduct campaign following the sequence ABCABCABCABC….

Example 3.5

Consider the jobshop plant following the sequence shown in Figure 3.5(b) and described in Table E3.5. Construct the Gantt charts for overlapping single-product campaigns for products A, B, and C and for the multiproduct campaign with sequence ABCABCABC….

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Table E3.5 Equipment Processing Times (in Hours) for Processes A, B, and C Process Mixer Reactor Separator Packaging A AB C 1.0 5.0 4.0 4.5 5.0 3.0 1.5 1.0 1.5