EBK PRINCIPLES OF OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
EBK PRINCIPLES OF OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
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Author: Munson
Publisher: VST
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Chapter 9, Problem 26P

a)

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To draw: The precedence diagram of the operation.

b)

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To assign: The various tasks to workstations.

c)

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To determine: The overall actual efficiency of the assembly line.

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Please answer question d, e, f a. Draw a precedence diagram.b. What cycle time would provide the desired output? c. What is the maximum possible output of the line? d. What is the theoretical minimum number of workstations using the cycle time computed in” b “above? e. Assign tasks to workstations using the cycle time in “b” above. f. Calculate the efficiency and idle time percentage of the line.
The Action Toy Company has decided to manufacture a new train set, the production of which is broken into six steps. The demand for the train is 4,800 units per 40- hourworkweek: a) Draw a precedence diagram of this operation. b) Given the demand, what is the cycle time for this operation? c) What is the theoretical minimum number of workstations? d) Assign tasks to workstations. e) How much total idle time is present each cycle? f) What is the efficiency of the assembly line with five stations? With six stations? TASK PERFORMANCE TIME (sec) PREDECESSORS A 20 None 30 15 15 A E 10 В. С 30 D, E
Management wants to design an assembly line that will turn out 800 videotapes per day. There will be eight working hours in each day. The industrial engineering staff has assembled the information below:  A) Determine the maximum and minimum cycle times.B) Determine the optimum cycle time.C) What is the minimum number of stations needed?D) Draw the precedence diagram.E) Assign tasks to stations in order of most following tasks first. Submit an Excel file based on Chapter 6 Excel Template to indicate your computation.
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