A Work Cell Is Required to Make 140 Computerized Diagnostic

question 64

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.
(a)What is takt time for this cell?
(b)How many workers will be needed to achieve this schedule?

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Definitions:

Arousal

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Biological Motives

Innate drives based on biological needs that must be met for survival, such as hunger, thirst, and the need for sleep.

Drive

An internal motivational state created by physiological or psychological needs that drives an organism to fulfill those needs.

Homeostasis

The ability of an organism or environment to maintain stability in response to changes.