The Theoretical Minimum Number of Stations Is the Number of Workstations

question 67

Multiple Choice

The theoretical minimum number of stations is the number of workstations that would be needed if:

• A) all stations were balanced.
• B) all task times were the same.
• C) the line was 100% efficient.
• D) every task had a separate station.
• E) the company had no absenteeism.

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Definitions:

Linear Optimization Model

A mathematical technique used to find the best outcome, such as maximum profit or lowest cost, in a model whose requirements are represented by linear relationships.

Outcomes

The possible results or consequences of a specific situation, experiment, or decision.

Reduced Cost

In linear programming, the amount by which the objective function coefficient of a variable must decrease before that variable's value increases in the optimal solution.

Bounded Variable

A variable that has upper and lower limits.