The Process Design Team at a Manufacturer Has Broken an Assembly

question 14

Multiple Choice

The process design team at a manufacturer has broken an assembly process into eight basic steps,each with a required time,and predecessor as shown in the table.There are 7.5 productive hours available in a day and the manufacturer wishes to produce 400 units.Balance the line by assigning tasks to workstations to fill up as much takt time as possible.Break ties by assigning the longest task first.What task(s) should be assigned at the third workstation?

• A)B and E
• B)D
• C)C,E,and G

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Definitions:

Cost Of Goods Manufactured

The total expense incurred by a company to produce goods during a specific period, including labor, material, and overhead costs.

Factory Depreciation Expense

The expense associated with depreciating the buildings and equipment of a factory over their useful lives, reflecting wear and tear or obsolescence.

Cost Of Goods Manufactured

The total direct costs, indirect manufacturing costs, and labor associated with the production of goods over a specific period.

Direct Costs

Direct costs are expenses that can be directly attributed to the production of a specific product or service, such as raw materials and labor costs.