Question: A computer shop has hired a consultant to help apply operations management techniques to increase profits. Currently the shop sells most of its computers to

A computer shop has hired a consultant to help apply operations management techniques to increase profits. Currently the shop sells most of its computers to a high -end customized online retailer and sales are steady at 250 per month. A single work cell produces the computers and three operations are required. Operation times are as follows: assembly - 2 hours, installation - 5 hours, packaging/labeling - 1 hour. There are 6 available work hours each day and the shop operates 20 days per month.

  1. What is the takt time for the cell?
  2. How many workers are needed to meet sales demand?

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