Schweinsteiger Limited produces two models of handmade table football sets (SET1 and SET2). For the next period, a contribution of 120 per SET1, and 200 per SET2 is expected Maximum sales are expected to be 200 units of SET1 and 85 units of SET2. During production, SET1 and SET2 need to pass through the carpentry, painting and assembling department. The following information is available as regards the required input for the production apacity Painting Assemblin hrs./unit 3 hrs./unit 1 hrs/unit hrs./unit 4 hrs./unit 4 hrs./unit rs 480 hrs 360 hrs Schweinsteiger Limited would like to maximise the overall contribution. Requirement: a) dentify any limiting factors for the production of SET1 and SET2 and specify which 6 Marks b) Schweinsteiger Limited uses linear programming for maximising the overall contribution factors are not limited for the production of SET1 and SET2. Identify the optimal production pattern and the 9 Marks Discuss the possible effect of 60 additional hours overtime in the painting department corresponding level of contribution, using the graphical solution of linear programming c) on production levels and overall contribution. Amend your chart diagram accordingly Assume that the extra time comes with an additional cost of 20 per hour 4 Marks Schweinsteiger Limited produces two models of handmade table football sets (SET1 and SET2). For the next period, a contribution of 120 per SET1, and 200 per SET2 is expected Maximum sales are expected to be 200 units of SET1 and 85 units of SET2. During production, SET1 and SET2 need to pass through the carpentry, painting and assembling department. The following information is available as regards the required input for the production apacity Painting Assemblin hrs./unit 3 hrs./unit 1 hrs/unit hrs./unit 4 hrs./unit 4 hrs./unit rs 480 hrs 360 hrs Schweinsteiger Limited would like to maximise the overall contribution. Requirement: a) dentify any limiting factors for the production of SET1 and SET2 and specify which 6 Marks b) Schweinsteiger Limited uses linear programming for maximising the overall contribution factors are not limited for the production of SET1 and SET2. Identify the optimal production pattern and the 9 Marks Discuss the possible effect of 60 additional hours overtime in the painting department corresponding level of contribution, using the graphical solution of linear programming c) on production levels and overall contribution. Amend your chart diagram accordingly Assume that the extra time comes with an additional cost of 20 per hour 4 Marks
