Asked by Brett Blahnik on Jul 20, 2024
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Brandon's computer shop has hired a consultant to help apply operation management techniques to increase profits. Currently the shop sells most of its computers to a high-end customized online retailer and sales are steady at 250 per month. A single work cell produces the computers. To produce the computer three operations are required. First the parts must be assembled, next software must be installed, and finally the computer must be safely packed and labeled for shipping. These operations take 2 hours, 5 hours, and 1 hour respectively. If there are 6 available work hours each day and the shop operates 20 days per month find:
A: The takt time
B: The number of workers Brandon should hire
Takt Time
The rate at which a finished product needs to be completed in order to meet customer demand.
Operation Management
The administration of business practices to create the highest level of efficiency possible within an organization.
- Comprehend the foundational concepts of cellular manufacturing and the necessary conditions for its implementation, such as work cells and specialized factories.
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Daniel MyersJul 24, 2024
Final Answer :
Takt time = (6 hours/day ∗ 20 days/month)/(250 units/month) = .48 hours per computer.
Total operation time = 2 + 5 + 1 = 8 hours. Workers required = Operation time/Takt Time = 8/.48 = 16.67 = 17 workers required.
Total operation time = 2 + 5 + 1 = 8 hours. Workers required = Operation time/Takt Time = 8/.48 = 16.67 = 17 workers required.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the foundational concepts of cellular manufacturing and the necessary conditions for its implementation, such as work cells and specialized factories.