Question: A typical part must be processed through 5 machines on average in a certain factory. The factory operates on batch bases; average batch size =

A typical part must be processed through 5 machines on average in a certain factory. The
factory operates on batch bases; average batch size =25 parts. Part average processing time
=3 min., average part handling time =2 min, average tool change time per part =1 min.,
average setup time for a machine =4 hours, and average nonoperation time for a machine
per batch =10 hr/machine. There are 15 machines in the plant working in parallel. Each of
the machines can be set up for any type of job processed in the plant. The plant operates an
average of 80 production hours per week. Determine (a) manufacturing lead time for an
average part, (b) plant capacity,

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