Choose a feasible plan before the carrier cutoff
Instruction: Recommend a schedule to the lead and explain what can actually finish by the cutoff.
It is 15:35. One trained associate is available; the tasks below cannot overlap. All orders have equal customer priority. The lead wants a proposal that completes as many orders as possible by the 16:00 carrier handoff cutoff, including a handoff completed exactly at 16:00. The listed durations include the required checks and cannot be shortened for this exercise. Each order must complete its stages in sequence. You may switch between orders after completing a stage, provided their identities and progress remain clear; tasks cannot overlap. Only the lead may change work priorities. Order C’s quality release is expected at 15:42, but is not yet confirmed.
| Order | Prerequisite | Picking | Packing | Label check | Carrier handoff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Ready now | Complete | 8 minutes | 2 minutes | 3 minutes |
| B | Ready now | 10 minutes | 6 minutes | 2 minutes | 3 minutes |
| C | Quality release expected 15:42 | Complete | 5 minutes | 2 minutes | 3 minutes |
Optional work sample for experienced associates: Written working is welcome. This is not a universal warehouse interview requirement.
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I would propose finishing A first, from 15:35 to 15:48, then C by 15:58 if its release is confirmed...
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