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

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Definitions:

Counterbalanced Crossover Designs

A research method where participants are exposed to multiple conditions in a specific sequence to control for the effects of the condition order on outcomes.

Internal Validity

The degree to which the results of a study can be attributed to the interventions or variables being tested, rather than external factors.

Order Effects

The impact that the sequence of presenting stimuli or conditions can have on participant responses in an experimental design.

Systematic Bias

Describes a consistent, non-random distortion in data collection, analysis, or interpretation processes that can lead to inaccurate conclusions.