Concept explainers
(a)
To determine:
From the given data the time a new employee will take to assemble the second window if management estimates correct assumptions along with the time the 16th will take to accomplish the task.
Introduction:
From the given data, it has been observed that the main complaint is regarding the late delivery of the pizza and less complaint is regarding the Pizza is partially eaten.
(b)
To determine:
Develop a cause-and-effect diagram for the given data.
Introduction:
The manager of the Pizza store is trying to understand the root cause of the problem and organized a meeting with all the delivery boys and asked the causes of the late delivery of the pizza. After 1 week, drivers submit their reports and describes the root cause of the problem which will be discussed in the cause-and-effect diagram.
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