Use the data in the table below and answer the following questions in the space provided below:

What are the sources of value-added and non-value-added work in this process?

Where are the main opportunities to improve the cycle time of this process, with respect to both actual time used and the potential best times? What strategywould you use?

Step 10: Resolve Open Issues required 104 hours (potential) versus 106 hours (actual). Is there an OFI here? Why or why not? If so, how would you attack it?

What do you think are the most difficult critical issues to deal with when designing a sound cycle time study such as this one?

Table: Basic Data Review for Construction Project Equipment Arrangement

Step 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Description Read basic data package Write, type, proof, sign, copy, and distribute cover letter Queue Lead engineer calls key people to schedule meeting Write, type, proof, sign, copy, and distribute confirmation letter Project leader and specialist develop missing information Determine plant preferred vendors Review notes from meeting Resolve open issues Actual Write, type, proof, sign, copy, and distribute basic data acceptance letter Totals 4 21.9 40 4 Hold meeting; develop path forward and 4 concerns 25.4 12 12 12 106 26.5 267.8 Cycle Time (hours) Potential 4 0.5 0 0.25 2.1 4 12 12 12 104 0.25 151.1 Difference 21.4 40 3.75 23.3 2 26.25 116.7