An Assembly Line with 28 Activities Is to Be Balanced

question 34

Multiple Choice

An assembly line with 28 activities is to be balanced. The total amount of time required for all 28 activities is 39 minutes. The line will operate for 300 minutes per day. What must the cycle time be to achieve an output rate of 250 units/day?

• A) 1.39 minutes
• B) 11.2 minutes
• C) 1.2 minutes
• D) 0.89 minutes

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Definitions:

Line Positions

Roles in an organization that are directly involved in the core business operations, such as production and sales.

Authority

The power or right granted to an individual or organization to make decisions, give orders, and enforce obedience.

Market Share

The portion of a market controlled by a particular company or product, expressed as a percentage of total sales in that market.

Channel Members

Businesses or individuals that participate in the distribution channel, performing functions that add value in moving a product from the manufacturer to the customer.