Question: Facility produces four products with the data in the table (all times are in minutes). The management wants to apply EPE Interval method for short

Facility produces four products with the data in the table (all times are in minutes). The management wants to apply EPE Interval method for short cycles. Facility works in two shifts with 7.5 hours available per shift. Apply EPE Interval method and answer the following questions:

a) How much time is available for setup work?

b) How many EPE intervals can be done in a single day and what is the length of each?

c) Calculate work time in each interval including operations and setup.

Part Time Setup time Cycle time Daily demand
A 6 0.4 350
B 5 1.0 250
C 7 0.5 200
D 5 0.6 300

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