A Work Cell Is Required to Make 140 Computerized Diagnostic

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Essay

A work cell is required to make 140 computerized diagnostic assemblies (for installation into hybrid automobiles) each day. The cell currently works an eight hour shift, of which seven hours is available for productive work. These assemblies require five operations. Standard times for these operations are: Operation A, 3.0 minutes, B, 1.8 minutes, C, 2.4 minutes, D, 2.5 minutes, and E, 1.4 minutes. What is takt time for this cell? How many workers will be needed to achieve this schedule? Use the grid below to construct a work balance chart for this cell.

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Definitions:

Win-win Conflict

A conflict resolution outcome where all parties involved achieve their objectives or benefit mutually.

Equilibrium Quantity

The quantity of goods or services that is supplied and demanded at the equilibrium price, where the quantity supplied equals the quantity demanded.

Oligopoly

A market structure characterized by a small number of large firms that have significant control over prices and market share.

Monopoly Markets

A type of market structure where a single producer or group of producers have control over the supply of a product or service, often lacking competition.