For the following tasks:
a. Develop the precedence network.
b. Determine the cycle time (in seconds) for a desired output rate of 500 units in a seven- hour day.
c. Determine the minimum number of workstations for output rate of 500 units per day.
d. Balance the line using the “Assign the task with the most followers” heuristic rule. Break ties with “Assign the task with the longest time” heuristic rule. Use a cycle time of 50 seconds.
e. Calculate the percentage idle time for the line.