Given the part mix, process routings, and processing times for the three parts in Problem 19.1. The

Question:

Given the part mix, process routings, and processing times for the three parts in Problem 19.1. The FMS planned for this part family will operate 250 days per year and the anticipated availability of the system is 90%. Determine how many servers at each station will be required to achieve an annual production rate of 40,000 parts per year if
(a) The FMS operates 8 hours per day,
(b) 16 hours per day, and
(c) 24 hours per day.
(d) Which system configuration is preferred, and why?