Question: Consider a process consisting of three resources. Each resource is staffed by two workers. Assume the demand rate is 10 units per hour. Resource 1

Consider a process consisting of three resources. Each resource is staffed by two workers.

Assume the demand rate is 10 units per hour.

  • Resource 1 has a processing time of 10 minutes per unit.
  • Resource 2 has a processing time of 8 minutes per unit.
  • Resource 3 has a processing time of 6 minutes per unit.
  1. What is the idea cycle time to meet the demand?
  2. What is the target manpower?
  3. Assume the workers are paid $20 per hour. What is the cost of direct labor per unit?

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