
Concept explainers
a
Interpretation: Maximum rate at which the restaurant can successfully serve arriving cars with product layout.
Concept Introduction: Product layout is the sequence of machines and work stations which are kept a long line of production. Process layout is the sequence of a work station which are aligned to improve the efficiency of work.
b
Interpretation: Efficiency applied by design.
Concept Introduction: Effective capacity is the representation of how effectively the designed capacity of the work station is utilized during the normal working condition.
c
Interpretation: Maximum rate at which the restaurant can successfully serve arriving cars.
Concept Introduction: The efficiency of output is the actual productivity generated compared with the planned or effective capacity. It is usually calculated by dividing actual output by effective capacity.

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