Managerial Accounting
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ISBN: 9781337912020
Author: Carl Warren, Ph.d. Cma William B. Tayler
Publisher: South-Western College Pub
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Chapter 13, Problem 5E
Reduce setup time
Vernon Inc. has analyzed the setup time on its computer-controlled lathe. The setup requires changing the type of fixture that holds a part. The average setup time has been 140 minutes, consisting of the following steps:
- a. Why should management be concerned about improving setup time?
- b. What do you recommend to Vernon Inc. for improving setup time?
- c. How much time would be required for a setup, using your suggestion in (b)?
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Managerial Accounting
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