The Harvey Motorcycle Company produces three models: The Tiger, a sure-footed dirt bike; the LX2000, a nimble cafe racer; and the Golden, a large interstate tourer. This months master production schedule calls for the production of 54 Goldens, 42 LX2000s, and 30 Tigers per 7-hour shift.

a. What average cycle time is required for the assembly line to achieve the production quota in 7 hours?

b. If mixed-model scheduling is used, how many of each model will be produced before the production cycle is repeated?

c. Determine a satisfactory production sequence for the ultimate in small-lot production: one unit.