Q1. Consider the following distribution network. The first process, Process A, is unloading cargo off of ships in California ports. Let's assume that this activity has a rate of 60,000 units per day. The next step is a process, Process B, which is to load trailers for the shipment to the DC (distribution centre), assuming a rate of 72,000 units per day. The goods are then processed at the DC, Process C, which involves sorting and packing at a rate of 37,200 units per day. Finally, there is Process D, which involves shipping trailers of goods to customers at a rate of 30,000 units per day. Assume that the system is working 24 hours per day. a. For the above distribution network, what is the maximum output of this distribution system? (1 Point)

B. Identify the bottleneck(s) of the above distribution network

C. If Process C loses two hours of its capacity per day, what is the impact on the output of the distribution network?

D. If Process D loses two hours of its capacity per day, what is the impact on the output of the distribution network?

E. If the capacity of Process B is increased by 1,000 units per day, what is the impact on the output of the network?

F. As part of restructuring the distribution network, a third-party logistics (3PL) is hired to take the loaded trailers from Process B and deliver it to customers. Given that the maximum delivery capacity of this 3PL is 25,000 units per day, what is the total output of the restructured distribution network? Identify the bottleneck(s) of this system.