Question: After an extensive product analysis using group technology, Leon Bazil has identified a product he believes should be pulled out of his process facility and

After an extensive product analysis using group technology, Leon Bazil has identified a product he believes should be pulled out of his process facility and handled in a work cell. Leon has identified the following operations as necessary for the work cell.

OPERATION

STANDARD TIME (min)

Shear

1.1

Bend

1.1

Weld

1.7

Clean

3.1

Paint

1.0

The customer expects delivery of 250 units per day, and the workday is 420 minutes.

  1. What is the takt time?
  2. How many employees should be cross-trained for the cell?
  3. Which operations may warrant special consideration?

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