A Facility Is Trying to Set Up an Assembly Line,and

question 78

Essay

A facility is trying to set up an assembly line,and has identified the various tasks,and their relationship to each other,as shown in the following table.Managers wish to produce 600 units per day,working two 8-hour shifts.
(a)Draw a network diagram of precedence relationships.
(b)Compute the required cycle time per unit in seconds.
(c)Compute the minimum number of workstations required to produce 600 units per day.
(d)Balance this line using the longest processing time heuristic.
(e)What is the efficiency of the line obtained in part (d)?

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Definitions:

Target Amount

The specific financial goal or budget set for a project, initiative, or investment.

Cost Reimbursable Contract

A type of contract where a contractor is paid for all of its allowed expenses to a set limit plus additional payment to allow for a profit.

Time And Material Contracts

A contractual arrangement that pays for labor at a fixed hourly rate and materials at cost.

Project Risk

Potential problems or uncertainties that could impact the successful completion, quality, or timeline of a project.