Question: Use the longest task time rule to balance the assembly line described in Table 10-21 as the line can produce 30 units per hour. (a)

Use the longest task time rule to balance the assembly line described in Table 10-21 as the line can produce 30 units per hour.

TABLE 10-21 Assembly Line Task Information Immediate Task Time Work Element A

(a) What is the cycle time?

(b) What is the theoretical minimum number of stations?

(c) Which work elements are assigned to which workstations?

(d) What are the resulting efficiency and balance delay percentages?

TABLE 10-21 Assembly Line Task Information Immediate Task Time Work Element A Predecessor None (sec) 25 B A 30 C A 15 D A 30 E C, D. 40 F D 20 G B 10 H G 15 I E, F. H 35 J I 25 K 25

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