Managerial Accounting
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:

Chapter 13, Problem 5E, Reduce setup time Vernon Inc. has analyzed the setup time on its computer-controlled lathe. The

  1. a. Why should management be concerned about improving setup time?
  2. b. What do you recommend to Vernon Inc. for improving setup time?
  3. c. How much time would be required for a setup, using your suggestion in (b)?
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