ernon Inc. has analyzed the setup time on its computer$-$controlled lathe. The setup requires changing the type of fixture that holds a part. The average setup time has been $140$ minutes, consisting of the following steps:

Line Item Description Minutes

Turn off machine and remove fixture from lathe $15$ minutes

Go to tool room with fixture $15$

Record replacement of fixture to tool room $18$

Return to lathe $20$

Clean lathe $20$

Return to tool room $20$

Record withdrawal of new fixture from tool room $12$

Return to lathe $15$

Install new fixture and turn on machine $5$

Total setup time $140$ minutes

a$.$ A company plans to setup a machine to increase the productivity. The average setup time is $140$ minutes. Do you think the management needs to minimize the setup time. Identify the reason that supports the answer.

a$.$ Yes

b$.$ No

a

Reason:

a$.$ The setup time is not a concern of the company as it is not related to productivity of the company.

b$.$ The setup time should be considered because long setup time leads to increased economic cost of the setup.

c$.$ The cost incurred for setup can be ignored as it is related to machinery.

d$.$ Long setup cost can be recovered as depreciation.

b

b$.$

A company plans to setup a machine to increase the productivity. The average setup time is $140$ minutes. The company wishes to control the setup time. Identify the statement that suits the given situation.

a$.$ Identify the wait time and non$-$value$-$added time and eliminate that with effective planning so that the setup time can be reduced.

b$.$ Identify the machine that has less setup time.

c$.$ Identify the laborers are contributing less to the setup process and eliminate them from the process.

d$.$ None of the above.

a

c$.$ How much time would be required for a setup, using your suggestion in $($b$)?$

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