The Average Lead Time of a Unit of Product Through

question 34

Multiple Choice

The average lead time of a unit of product through a manufacturing station is 18 minutes. The average work-in-process inventory at this station has been 30 pieces. What is the production rate?

• A) 0.33 piece per minute
• B) 0.83 piece per minute
• C) 1.66 pieces per minute
• D) 3.0 pieces per minute

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