Consider a Production Line with Five Stations

question 65

Multiple Choice

Consider a production line with five stations. Station 1 can produce a unit in 9 minutes. Station 2 can produce a unit in 10 minutes. Station three has two identical machines, each of which can process a unit in 12 minutes (each unit only needs to be processed on one of the two machines) . Station 4 can produce a unit in 5 minutes. Station 5 can produce a unit in 8 minutes. Which station is the bottleneck station?

• A) station 1
• B) station 2
• C) station 3
• D) station 4
• E) station 5

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Definitions:

JIT Principles

Just-In-Time (JIT) Principles focus on reducing waste in the production process, implementing efficient production techniques, and improving quality by producing only what is needed, when it is needed.

Machine Locations

Refers to the strategic placement of machinery within a production facility to optimize workflow and efficiency.

Tractors

Heavy-duty vehicles designed primarily for off-road use in agriculture and construction to pull or power various equipment.