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Chapter 11, Problem 1DQ

a)

Summary Introduction

To determine: The approximate time needed to plan for a restaurant.

Introduction:

Capacity planning:

It is the method of planning the required production output, based on the requirement or the demand that is predicted.

a)

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It takes approximately 1 year to plan for a restaurant, as the complex and size is limited. The facility of the restaurant can be leased.

b)

Summary Introduction

To determine: The approximate time needed to plan for a hospital.

Introduction:

Capacity planning:

It is the method of planning the required production output, based on the requirement or the demand that is predicted.

b)

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It takes approximately 2 years to plan for a hospital, as the design is complex.

c)

Summary Introduction

To determine: The approximate time needed to plan for a oil-refinery.

Introduction:

Capacity planning:

It is the method of planning the required production output, based on the requirement or the demand that is predicted.

c)

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It takes 5 years to plan for an oil-refinery, as the government regulation and design is complex. Also, it has a great deal of land.

d)

Summary Introduction

To determine: The approximate time needed to plan for a toy factory.

Introduction:

Capacity planning:

It is the method of planning the required production output, based on the requirement or the demand that is predicted.

d)

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It takes one or two years to plan for a toy factory. If the building is leased, the required time will be less. The time required is based on the size of the building.

e)

Summary Introduction

To determine: The approximate time needed to plan for an electric power plant.

Introduction:

Capacity planning:

It is the method of planning the required production output, based on the requirement or the demand that is predicted.

e)

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It takes five years to plan for an electric power plant, as the government regulation and the design is complex. For the electric power plant, the public approval is required, which would slow down the process.

f)

Summary Introduction

To determine: The approximate time needed to plan for a public school.

Introduction:

Capacity planning:

It is the method of planning the required production output, based on the requirement or the demand that is predicted.

f)

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It takes few years to plan for the public school, as the general public is involved in the process.

g)

Summary Introduction

To determine: The approximate time needed to plan for a private school.

Introduction:

Capacity planning:

It is the method of planning the required production output, based on the requirement or the demand that is predicted.

g)

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It takes a year to plan for a private school, as the design is simple.

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