Question: Based on precedence diagram given below, use the longest task time heuristic to balance the line. Cycle time = 1.3 minute Task and time (min.)

Based on precedence diagram given below, use the longest task time heuristic to balance the line. Cycle time = 1.3 minute

Task and time (min.)

A, 0.2

B, 0.4

C, 0.3

D, 1.3

E, 0.1

F, 0.8

G, 0.3

H, 1.2

Work Station

Eligible

Assigned Task

Assigned Time

Remaining Time

1

A

A

0.2

1.1

b, c, e

b

0.2+0.4=0.6

0.7

c, e

c

0.6+0.3=0.9

0.4

e

e

0.9+0.1=1.0

0.3

2

D, F

D

1.3

0.0

3

F

F

0.8

0.5

G

G

0.8+0.3=1.1

0.2

4

H

H

1.2

0.1

What is the balance delay?

Out of all workers placed which worker is the happiest (has most remaining time)?

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