A two-person shoe repair operation uses a two-step sequence that all jobs follow (first work centre A

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A two-person shoe repair operation uses a two-step sequence that all jobs follow (first work centre A then work centre B). For the group of jobs listed below,
a. Find the sequence that will minimize tire make-span.
b. Determine the amount of idle time for work centre B.
c. What jobs are candidates for splitting? Why? If jobs b and c are split in half, how much would tire idle time for work centre B be reduced?

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Operations Management

ISBN: 978-0071091428

4th Canadian edition

Authors: William J Stevenson, Mehran Hojati

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