A Facility Is Trying to Set Up an Assembly Line

question 22

Essay

A facility is trying to set up an assembly line, and has identified the various tasks, and their relationship to each other, as shown in the following table. They wish to produce 600 units per day, working two 8-hour shifts.
a. Draw a network diagram of precedence relationships.
b. Compute the required cycle time per unit in seconds.
c. Compute the minimum number of workstations required to produce 600 units per day.
d. Balance this line using longest processing time.
e. What is the efficiency of the line obtained in part d?

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Definitions:

Osseous Tissue

A specialized form of connective tissue that forms the structural elements of bones.

Fibrous Connective Tissue

A type of connective tissue rich in collagen fibers that provides strength and elasticity to structures.

Hyaline Cartilage

Hyaline cartilage is a type of smooth, translucent cartilage found on many joint surfaces, providing ease of movement and shock absorption.