Question 2. Consider the process for a store below. a. What is the bottleneck? Alice A 3 min/cust Andy A 3 min/cust Customer's computer file customer Bob B 2 min/cust Dave D 4 min/cust Charlie C 3 min/cust Erin E 3 min/cust Dave (D)

What other strategies Boeing is planning to implement to cut cycle times?

"Leg muscles save back muscles … Mandatory OSHA meeting Tuesday at noon. Bring lunch,” states the company memo. Sandor Padilla, a 28-year-old cargo loader, sighs, “Third meeting this year, and it’s not even June yet!” He has only two minutes to reach the tarmac. “Oh well, cargo waits for no man,” he thinks as he jogs off to work. Sandor enjoys his job. It keeps him fit but lets his mind follow more creative avenues. Today, his thoughts stray to his daughter Reina’s fifth birthday party, just two weeks away. “A pony or a clown? Hot dogs or tacos?” he muses. Single parenting has its moments. As he is busy thinking of other things, the heavy crate slips, driving him into a squatting position that injures his thigh muscles. His cry of pain brings Janet Wilson, his supervisor, running to help. The first aid station ices his leg to reduce swelling and pain. After the supervisor completes the incident report, Sandor is taken to the emergency room. Dr. Basra, the orthopedic specialist on call,…

3. A production line must produce 2,500 units every 6 hours of operating time. What is its cycle time in seconds? (Noteshaper Quick Start # 15)