Question: A production process for a product involves the following steps, some of which can be done in parallel. The process includes the possibility of rework

A production process for a product involves the following steps, some of which can be done in parallel. The process includes the possibility of rework if defects are found:

  1. Material Preparation: 1 hour
  2. Cutting and Shaping happening at the same time:
    • Cutting: 1.5 hours
    • Shaping: 2 hours
  3. Assembly: 2 hours
  4. Inspection: 1 hour (10% need rework)
  5. Packaging: 0.5 hours for small parts (30%) and 1 hour to large parts (70%)

What is the Core Process Flow time in hours (2 decimals)

STEP 1: Draw Process Map.

STEP 2:Compute Work Content of Each Activity.

STEP 3: Identify Paths and Compute Total Work Content of Each Path and Identify Critical Path.

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