Chapter 10, Problem 16P

(a)

Summary Introduction

Interpretation:

The precedence diagram of the given task information for K Teddy Bear.

Concept Introduction:

The precedence diagram consists of bubbles for each process and arrows guiding the process from start to finish. The process names are located within the circles. Depending upon the predecessors is ones previous to that will determine the shape of the diagram.

(b)

Summary Introduction

Interpretation:

The cycle time of the given task information for K Teddy Bear.

Concept Introduction:

Cycle time is the average time required to produce one product.

(c)

Summary Introduction

Interpretation:

The theoretical minimum number of stations of the given task information for K Teddy Bear.

Concept Introduction:

The theoretical minimum number of stations is the ratio of the sum of all the cycle time of the processes and the cycle time of the one station.

(d)

Summary Introduction

Interpretation:

Assigning the tasks to the specific stations using the cycle time of the given task information for K Teddy Bear.

Concept Introduction:

The optimal number of stations are four here. As the part of the process here, show the task time and the time station is idle.

(e)

Summary Introduction

Interpretation:

The efficiency and balance delay of the line of the given task information for K Teddy Bear.

Concept Introduction:

The efficiency of the line is the ratio of the total cycle time to the multiplication of the cycle time and the number of workstations.The balance delay formula is determined by the difference between $100.00\%$ and the efficiency percentage for the task.

(f)

Summary Introduction

Interpretation:

The bottleneck of the given task information for K Teddy Bear.

Concept Introduction:

A bottleneck is a process which takes the most amount of time to complete.

(g)

Summary Introduction

Interpretation:

The maximum output of the given task information for K Teddy Bear.

Concept Introduction:

Maximum output is the total number of products in unit interval. It is the ratio of the total interval to the cycle time.