Wilderness Lights produces LED camping lanterns. The lanterns are produced in a cellular system. Three cells perform

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Wilderness Lights produces LED camping lanterns. The lanterns are produced in a cellular system. Three cells perform the manufacturing tasks: Cell 1 assembles the LED light unit, Cell 2 adds the light unit to the lantern base, and Cell 3 attaches the handle. The standard work in process (SWIP) per shift is 120 lanterns. The following information is available for the last week of operations.

Tuesday Wednesday Day Actual WIP-Manufacturing Cells Monday Friday Thursday 116 WIP 118 115 120 122


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A. Calculate WIP to SWIP for the manufacturing cells for each day during the week.

B. Explain why the €œideal€ WIP to SWIP value is one.

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