Compute the throughput time. Compute the manufacturing cycle efficiency (MCE). What percentage of the production time is spent in non-value-added activities? Compute the delivery cycle time.

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Novex Company keeps careful track of the time to complete customer orders. During the most recent quarter, the following average times were recorded for each unit or order:

 

Days

Wait time . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.0

Inspection time . . . . . . . . 0.4

Process time . . . . . . . . . .2.0

Move time . . . . . . . . . . . .0.6

Queue time . . . . . . . . . . .5.0

Goods are shipped as soon as production is completed.

Required:

  1. Compute the throughput time.
  2. Compute the manufacturing cycle efficiency (MCE).
  3. What percentage of the production time is spent in non-value-added activities?
  4. Compute the delivery cycle time.
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