The Maker of the World-Famous Chocolate Chip Cookies Needs to Design

question 71

Multiple Choice

The maker of the world-famous Chocolate Chip Cookies needs to design a product layout for a new product, Mint Chocolate Chip. The company plans to use this new production line eight hours a day in order to meet projected demand of 1,440 cases per day. The following table describes the tasks involved in the production of a case of Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies.
Without considering projected demands, what is the minimum possible cycle time for this production line?

• A) 56 seconds
• B) 14 seconds
• C) 12 seconds
• D) 10 seconds
• E) 4 seconds

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