It is useful to click edit data in the toolbar and try changing some of the values. This provides insight into the implications of allocating resources. For example, increasing the capacity for drawing hours to reflect the plan of bringing in temporary workers shows that brining in temporary workers in the Drawing Department would not help. Drawing is not a binding constraint. However, if these former employees could do rework, rework inventory could be reduced to fill some of the backorders, which increases profits.

Science Management class.