Fruchter Corporation keeps careful track of the time required to fill orders. The times recorded for a particular order are shown below. What was the throughput time?

\begin{tabular}{lr}
& Hours \\
Move time ............ & 2.7 \\
Wait time ............ & 26.4 \\
Queue time ........... & 6.4 \\
Process time ......... & 1.8 \\
Inspection time ...... & 0.1 \\
\end{tabular}

A) 32.8 hours
B) 37.4 hours
C) 4.6 hours
D) 11.0 hours



Answer :

To solve the problem of finding the total throughput time for Fruchter Corporation, we need to sum the times for each activity involved in filling the order. Let’s list the times:

- Move time: 2.7 hours
- Wait time: 26.4 hours
- Queue time: 6.4 hours
- Process time: 1.8 hours
- Inspection time: 0.1 hour

The throughput time is the total time required to complete the order, which is the sum of all the individual times given. Let’s add these times together step-by-step:

1. Start with the move time:
2.7 hours

2. Add the wait time:
2.7 + 26.4 = 29.1 hours

3. Add the queue time:
29.1 + 6.4 = 35.5 hours

4. Add the process time:
35.5 + 1.8 = 37.3 hours

5. Finally, add the inspection time:
37.3 + 0.1 = 37.4 hours

Therefore, the total throughput time is:
37.4 hours

Thus, the correct answer is:
B) 37.4 hours