Question: 1. (a) A part is routed through 5 stations in a batch production plant. The table below lists the setup and operation times for each

1. (a) A part is routed through 5 stations in a

1. (a) A part is routed through 5 stations in a batch production plant. The table below lists the setup and operation times for each machine. Operation Time (min.) 5 4 8 2 6 Station Setu p Time (hr.) A 4 B 2 7 D 3 E 4 Other data: Batch size = 120 Average non-operation time per machine = 10 hours Determine: The bottleneck station. (ii) The production rate for the line (iii) The manufacturing lead time. (b) The same part in (a) is now made in large quantity in a production line that uses an automated handling system to transfer parts between stations and takes 15 seconds. The operation times remain the same as shown in the above table. The total time required to set up the entire line is 120 hours. Determine: (iv) The bottleneck station. The production rate for the line (vi) The manufacturing lead time

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