Principles Of Operations Management
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Author: RENDER, Barry, HEIZER, Jay, Munson, Chuck
Publisher: Pearson,
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Chapter 9, Problem 16P
a)
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To draw: The precedence diagram.
b)
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To assign: The different tasks to different workstations.
c)
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To determine: How the balance could be improved to 100%
d)
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To determine: The theoretical minimum number of workstations.
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The following table details the tasks required forIndiana-based Frank Pianki Industries to manufacture a fullyportable industrial vacuum cleaner. The times in the table are inminutes. Demand forecasts indicate a need to operate with a cycletime of 10 minutes.ACTIVITY ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION
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