Ocean Inc manufactures picture frames from driftwood in two sizes, small and large. Market demand for the small frames is 1200 units per month and demand for the large frames is 200 units per month. Fixed costs for the business per week: $2000.
Ocean Inc is located in a remote small town in Nova Scotia, therefore finding qualified workers is challenging. Currently, Ocean employs two full time frame-makers. Each employee manufactures frames for a maximum of 40 hours per week. There are no other potential employees available for hire.
Determine the optimal product mix (number of units per week) to maximize Ocean Inc’s profit.
Small Frame Large Frame
Units produced per hour per employee 4 1
Selling Price $32 $175
Direct Materials per unit $10 $60
Direct Labour + variable MOH per unit $5.50 $50
a) What constraints must Ocean Inc consider when deciding on product mix?
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