c. How much time would be required for a setup, using your suggestion in (b)?

Reduce Setup Time Hammond Inc. has analyzed the setup time on its computer-controlled lathe. The setup requires changing the type of fixture that holds a part. The average setup time has been 135 minutes, consisting of the following steps Turn off machine and remove fixture from lathe Go to tool room with fixture Record replacement of fixture to tool room Return to lathe Clean lathe Return to tool room Record withdrawal of new fixture from tool room Return to lathe Install new fixture and turn on machine 10 minutes 15 18 20 15 20 12 15 10 Total setup time 135 minutes a. Why should management be concerned about improving setup time? A long V setup will result in a large production batch, which increaseswork in process inventory and increaseslead time Large work in process inventory commits working capital that could be used for other purposes. Long lead times decrease V the company's ability to respond to changes in customer demand b. Which of the following are the ways to improve Hammond Inc.'s setup time? a. limit the trips to the tool room to one round trip, rather than two. b. change the location of the fixtures to reduce lathe setup time c. eliminate the tool room and instead locate the tools in a visible location near the lathe d. change the entire lathe room layout, so that fewer steps are required to turn the lathe on and off, as well as clean the lathe and change fixtures for the lathe e. All of these are ways to improve setup time C. How much time would be required for a setup, using your suggestion in (b)? 70 X minutes Feedback