An Assembly Line Is Assigned as Follows

question 33

Essay

An assembly line is assigned as follows.Station 1- task A,B,and C.Station 2- task D.Station 3- task E and F.The task times are 7,3,2,9,4,and 5 minutes respective to A,B,C,D,E,and F.(Assume that there is no precedence relationship between the tasks,i.e. ,they can be performed in any order)
(a)Calculate the efficiency.
(b)What would the assignment of tasks to stations be using the shortest processing time heuristic (assuming the current maximum station time remains the cycle time)?

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Definitions:

DNA Helix

The double-stranded, spiral structure of DNA that carries genetic information necessary for cell growth, division, and function.

Gene

The basic unit of heredity. Genes are composed of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA).

Zygote

The initial cell formed when a new organism is conceived, created by the merging of female and male reproductive cells.

Cytosine

One of the four main nucleobases found in DNA and RNA, which pairs with guanine.