Question 2 (10 marks) Santos Company produces two products, Y and Z from three processes. The time available for each process in limited due to the need to perform routine maintenance. The following information pertains to the operations of the company per day: Process A B C

Daily hours available 22 22 18

Hours needed per unit of Y 1 0.75 1

Hours needed per unit of Z 0.75 1 0.5

Units of finished product needed per day unit y 10 unit z 16

2.1 Using relevant calculations, explain how throughput can be maximised in this situation.

2.2 Explain the similarities and differences between throughput accounting (TA) and theory constraints (TOC)