The Overriding Objective of Line-Balancing Is

question 71

Multiple Choice

The overriding objective of line-balancing is

• A)to split operations between different stations so as to minimize the number of stations.
• B)to achieve a balance of production resources that can deliver the right amount of production to satisfy demand requirements with minimum waste of resources.
• C)to be clever about process design so as to achieve cycle time reduction with minimum defectives.
• D)none of the above

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Definitions:

Administrative Expense

Expenses that are not directly tied to the production of goods or services, including salaries of executive officers, legal and office expenses.

Sales Commissions

Financial compensation paid to sales representatives, usually a percentage of the sales they generate, as an incentive to increase sales performance.

Indirect Labor

Labor costs of employees who support the production process but are not directly involved in the active production of goods or services.

Manufacturing Overhead

All indirect costs associated with the manufacturing process, excluding direct materials and direct labor costs.