Choose a feasible plan before the carrier cutoff

Instruction: Recommend a schedule to the lead and explain what can actually finish by the cutoff.

Context:

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.

OrderPrerequisitePickingPackingLabel checkCarrier handoff
AReady nowComplete8 minutes2 minutes3 minutes
BReady now10 minutes6 minutes2 minutes3 minutes
CQuality release expected 15:42Complete5 minutes2 minutes3 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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