1.If the desired output rate is 30 units per hour, what are the cycle time and theoretical minimum? 2.Suppose that we are fortunate enough to find a solution with just four stations. What is the idle time per unit, efficiency, and the balance delay for this solution?

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A plant manager needs a design for an assembly line to assembly a new product that is being introduced. The time requirements and immediate predecessors for the work elements are as follows:

 

Work Element

Time (sec)

Immediate Predecessor

A

12

B

60

A

C

36

D

24

E

38

C, D

F

72

B, E

G

14

H

72

I

35

G, H

J

60

I

K

  12

F, J

Total   =

435

 

 

1.If the desired output rate is 30 units per hour, what are the cycle time and theoretical minimum?

2.Suppose that we are fortunate enough to find a solution with just four stations. What is the idle time per unit, efficiency, and the balance delay for this solution?

 

 

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