The manufacturing cycle efficiency (MCE) was closest to:

A) 0.89
B) 0.06
C) 0.29
D) 0.12

Throughput time = Process time + Inspection time + Move time + Queue time
= 1.2 hours + 0.2 hours + 3.2 hours + 5.1 hours = 9.7 hours
MCE = Value-added time (Process time)÷ Throughput (manufacturing cycle)time
= 1.2 hours ÷ 9.7 hours = 0.124
Reference: CH10-Ref22
The management of International Cookwares believes that delivery performance measures must be improved if the company is to maintain its competitive edge.The following data are considered to be typical of the time to complete orders.
• Process time: 4 days
• Wait time to the start of production: 15 days
• Move time: 3 days
• Inspection time: 2 days
• Queue time during the production process: 8 days