a) Given in the following table are the task necessary for the assembly of Fine Cedar Chest, the length of time needed to perform each task, and the operations that must be completed prior to subsequent operations. Work Element Precedence None Time (min) A 2 B A 4 C B 5 D None 5 E D 3 F None 1 F C, E, G 2 4 G H i) Calculate the cycle time needed to complete 300 cedar chests in a 35-hour week. (12 marks) ii) Determine the minimum number of workstations that can be used on the assembly line and still reach the production quota? (12 marks) (!!! Balance the line and calculate the line efficiency. (12 marks) iv) Rebalance the line with a cycle time of 9 minutes. Determine the new minimum number of workstations, output and line efficiency. (24 marks) b) Consider an operation where in-flights meals for an international airline are prepared. Develop a suitable layout for the operation (process, product, hybrid etc), taking into account all the tasks that needs to be performed and highlighting the rationale of the layout. A drawing of the layout would be helpful. (40 marks)