In Assembly-Line Balancing, the Theoretical Minimum Number of Workstations Is

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In assembly-line balancing, the theoretical minimum number of workstations is found by a ratio of the sum of all task times divided by the cycle time.

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Definitions:

Machine-Hours

A measure of the total time that machines are operated within a specific period, used for allocating manufacturing overhead costs to products.

Manufacturing Overhead

The indirect costs related to manufacturing that cannot be directly tied to a specific product, including costs of maintenance, electricity, and equipment depreciation.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

An estimated overhead rate used to allocate manufacturing overhead costs to products, calculated before the start of a period.

Machine-Hours

A measure of production output or activity based on the total hours that machines are operating.