Use This Scenario for the Following Question(s) -Refer to the Scenario Above

question 52

Multiple Choice

Use this scenario for the following question(s) .
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 8 productive hours available in a day and the manufacturer wishes to produce 400 units. Use this information to answer the following question(s) .
$$\begin{array} { | c | c | c | } \hline \text { Task } & \text { Time } ( \mathrm { sec } ) & \text { Predecessor } \\\hline \mathrm { J } & 45 & \cdots \\\hline \text { K } & 50 & \mathrm {~J} \\\hline \mathrm { L } & 40 & \mathrm {~J} \\\hline \mathrm { M } & 55 & \mathrm {~K} , \mathrm {~L} \\\hline \mathrm { N } & 40 & \mathrm { M } \\\hline \mathrm { O } & 65 & \mathrm { M } \\\hline \text { P } & 25 & \mathrm {~N} \\\hline \text { R } & 35 & \mathrm { O } , \mathrm { P } \\\hline\end{array}$$
-Refer to the scenario above. What is the theoretical minimum number of stations?

• A)four
• B)five
• C)six
• D)seven

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Definitions:

Net Realizable Value

The estimated selling price of goods minus the costs of their sale or disposal, utilized in inventory valuation and accounts receivable.

Internal Controls

Systems and procedures implemented by a company to ensure integrity of financial and accounting information, promote accountability, and prevent fraud.

Inventory Tickets

Documentation that tracks the quantity and description of inventory items in stock.

Physical Count

The process of counting the actual inventory on hand at a given time, typically used for verifying the accuracy of inventory records.