Question: 1) A machine center with 10 stations is fully automated with an ideal cycle time of 1.5 minutes. The downtime rate has been given as

1) A machine center with 10 stations is fully

1) A machine center with 10 stations is fully automated with an ideal cycle time of 1.5 minutes. The downtime rate has been given as one breakdown every 100 cycles with an average downtime of 5 minutes. a. What is the line efficiency? b. How many parts are produced in a 40-hour work week? C. The current cost per piece is $0.40. An upgrade to the line could decrease the downtime rate to one breakdown every 250 cycles and reduce average downtime to 3 minutes. However, the cost of the upgrade is $15,000. If the product sells for $1.00, how many weeks of production are required to pay for the upgrade (using the profit alone)

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