A Work Cell Is Required to Make 140 Computerized Diagnostic

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Essay

A work cell is required to make 140 computerized diagnostic assemblies (for installation into hybrid automobiles)each day.The cell currently works an eight hour shift,of which seven hours is available for productive work.These assemblies require five operations.Standard times for these operations are: Operation A,3.0 minutes,B,1.8 minutes,C,2.4 minutes,D,2.5 minutes,and E,1.4 minutes.What is takt time for this cell? How many workers will be needed to achieve this schedule? Use the grid below to construct a work balance chart for this cell.

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Definitions:

Ratio Scales

Measurement scales that have a true zero point and allow for comparisons of absolute magnitude; examples include height, weight, and duration.

Absolute Zero

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Quantitative Distinctions

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Measurement Scale

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