MyLab Operations Management with Pearson eText -- Access Card -- for Operations Management: Processes and Supply Chains
MyLab Operations Management with Pearson eText -- Access Card -- for Operations Management: Processes and Supply Chains
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780133885583
Author: Lee J. Krajewski, Manoj K. Malhotra, Larry P. Ritzman
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 6, Problem 5P

(a)

Summary Introduction

Interpretation:

Average processing time of the given batches and the capacity of the given batches.

  1. 10
  2. 20
  3. 30
  4. 40

Concept Introduction:

Processing time determineshow long it will take to perform a task or process an application under normal conditions. Capacity is the maximum amount of output that can be produced with the help of certain machines and equipment.

(b)

Summary Introduction

Interpretation:

Bottleneck operations and the line’s processing system capacity for each batch size listed in the part a.

Concept Introduction:

The terms bottleneck is associated with the supply chain management system. Bottleneck process means the process which is taking the longest time in the operation related to the supply chain for some demand.

(C)

Summary Introduction

Interpretation:

The factors through which the batch size beyond 40 units will not increase the line are processing capacity further.

Concept Introduction:

The average processing time of drill is constant at 30 sec because of the absence of the setup time.

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