Utilization of a Constrained Resource Example Machine A1 is the constrained resource and is being used at 100% of its capacity. There is excess capacity on all other machines. Machine A1 has a capacity of 2,400 minutes per week. How many units of each product can be processed through Machine A1 in one minute? What generates more profit for the company, using one minute of machine A1 to process Product 1 or using one minute of machine A1 to process Product 2? a. Product 1 b. Product 2 c. They both would generate the same profit. d. Cannot be determined