Using the Assembly-Line Balancing Procedure, Which of the Following Is

question 33

Short Answer

Using the assembly-line balancing procedure, which of the following is the theoretical minimum number of workstations if the task times for the six tasks that make up the job are 7, 4, 7, 5, 3, and 6 minutes, and the cycle time is 8 minutes? ______________________________________

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Definitions:

Tires

Tires are rubber-based, circular components that fit around wheels to provide vehicles with traction, support, and a smooth ride over various surfaces.

Factory Overhead

All indirect costs associated with manufacturing, including utilities, rent, and maintenance of equipment, which are not directly tied to production.

Direct Labor

The labor costs directly associated with the production of goods or services, typically including wages of workers directly involved in manufacturing.

Direct Materials

Raw materials that are directly used in the production of a product and can be easily traced to it.