a.
Interpretation: The current inventory level of the cell is to be computed.
Concept Introduction: Value Stream Mapping is one of the lean management techniques used to analyze, design the process, and control the flow of information and materials in the facility to make sure that the end product has been delivered to the customer.
b.
Interpretation: The takt time required in the manufacturing cell is to be computed.
Concept Introduction: Kanban system is a concept implemented under the Lean concepts and Just in time management system. It is useful in achieving the manufacturing efficiency of any organization.
c.
Interpretation: The production lead time required at each process in the cell of manufacturing is to be calculated.
Concept Introduction: Production lead time is the duration of process which begins at the time the customer places the order and ends with the time the customer order fulfills and is completed.
d.
Interpretation: The total processing time is to be calculated by summing up all the processing steps involved in this manufacturing cell.
Concept Introduction: Production lead time is the duration of process which begins at the time the customer places the order and ends with the time the customer order fulfills and is completed.
e.
Interpretation: The total holding capacity of the manufacturing cell is to be calculated.
Concept Introduction: Production lead time is the duration of process which begins at the time the customer places the order and ends with the time the customer order fulfills and is completed.
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