Bell computer is planning to launch a new high-end server. Nine steps or tasks are required to assemble this computer. Daily demand is expected to be 82 units and there are three 8-hour shifts available each day to meet this production quota.

-What is the total time (in minutes) to produce one server?

-What is the takt time (in minutes) for this production line?

-What is the theoretical minimum number of workstations required for this production line?

-What is the cycle time (in minutes) for this production line?

-What is the combined idle time (in minutes) for this production line? -What is the overall efficiency % for this production line?

-After assigning task A to workstation 1, which task (or tasks) should you assign to workstation 2?

-Suppose you assign task B to workstation 2, which task (or tasks) should you then assign to workstation 3?

-Assume you assign tasks C, D and F to workstation 3, task E to workstation 4, which task (or tasks) should you assign to workstation 5?

Task Predecessor Req'd Time (in minutes) 13 A None B 16 A 6 B D 5 B E 12 A F 3 C, D 8 F UI 15 E - 4 G, H