of the model. A setup time of 15 minutes is also incurred per unit. a. Develop a minimum cycle to support production smoothing. What is the maximum number of cycles you can run in a shift? b. Develop an alternative minimum cycle that minimizes the number of setups within the cycle. How did the maximum number of cycles change? c. Is the ideal "one-piece-flow" possible in this example? d. Discuss the pros and cons of the solutions you developed in parts a and b.

of the model. A setup time of 15 minutes is also incurred per unit. a. Develop a minimum cycle to support production smoothing. What is the maximum number of cycles you can run in a shift? b. Develop an alternative minimum cycle that minimizes the number of setups within the cycle. How did the maximum number of cycles change? c. Is the ideal "one-piece-flow" possible in this example? d. Discuss the pros and cons of the solutions you developed in parts a and b.

Practical Management Science

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Author:WINSTON, Wayne L.

Publisher:WINSTON, Wayne L.

Chapter2: Introduction To Spreadsheet Modeling

Section: Chapter Questions

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