In the production of a part for a printer, four sequential operations are involved. Unit processing costs
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(a) If no inspection is performed, what is the unit cost for an acceptable part?
(b) Assume that an inspection process is able to identify all parts correctly. Suppose that inspection is conducted only after the first and second operations. Nonconforming parts are not forwarded to the next operation. What is the unit cost per acceptable part?
(c) Suppose that inspection is conducted only after the third operation. Nonconforming parts are not forwarded to the next operation. What is the unit cost per acceptable part?
(d) Based on the unit costs computed in parts (b) and (c), discuss where, in general, inspections should be conducted.
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Fundamentals of quality control and improvement
ISBN: 978-0470226537
3rd edition
Authors: amitava mitra
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