The Average Lead Time of a Unit of Product Through

question 20

Multiple Choice

The average lead time of a unit of product through a manufacturing station is 10 minutes. The production rate has been steady at five units per hour. The average work-in-process inventory at this station is:

• A) 50 units.
• B) 10 units.
• C) 5 units.
• D) 0.83 units.

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