Vernon Inc. has analyzed the setup time on its computer-controlled lathe. The setup requires changing the type of fixture that holds a part. The average setup time has been 140 minutes, consisting of the following steps: Turn off machine and remove fixture from lathe 15 minutes Go to tool room with fixture 15 Record replacement of fixture to tool room 18 Return to lathe 20 Clean lathe 20 Return to tool room 20 Record withdrawal of new fixture from tool room 12 Return to lathe 15 Install new fixture and turn on machine 5 Total setup time 140 minutes a. A company plans to setup a machine to increase the productivity. The average setup time is 140 minutes. Do you think the management needs to minimize the setup time. Identify the reason that supports the answer. a. Yes b. No a v Reason: a. The setup time is not a concern of the company as it is not related to productivity of the company. b. The setup time should be considered because long setup time leads to increased economic cost of the setup. c. The cost incurred for setup can be ignored as it is related to machinery. d. Long setup cost can be recovered as depreciation.

Vernon Inc. has analyzed the setup time on its computer-controlled lathe. The setup requires changing the type of fixture that holds a part. The average setup time has been 140 minutes, consisting of the following steps: Turn off machine and remove fixture from lathe 15 minutes Go to tool room with fixture 15 Record replacement of fixture to tool room 18 Return to lathe 20 Clean lathe 20 Return to tool room 20 Record withdrawal of new fixture from tool room 12 Return to lathe 15 Install new fixture and turn on machine 5 Total setup time 140 minutes a. A company plans to setup a machine to increase the productivity. The average setup time is 140 minutes. Do you think the management needs to minimize the setup time. Identify the reason that supports the answer. a. Yes b. No a v Reason: a. The setup time is not a concern of the company as it is not related to productivity of the company. b. The setup time should be considered because long setup time leads to increased economic cost of the setup. c. The cost incurred for setup can be ignored as it is related to machinery. d. Long setup cost can be recovered as depreciation.

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

10th Edition

ISBN:9781259964947

Author:Libby

Publisher:Libby

Chapter1: Financial Statements And Business Decisions

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