Question: Please number each question so I can understand what question you are answering The Cost Plus Corporation has set a processing quota of 80 insurance

Please number each question so I can understand what question you are answering

The Cost Plus Corporation has set a processing quota of 80 insurance claims per 8-hour day. The claims process consists of five elements, which are detailed in the following table. Cost Plus has decided to use an assembly-line arrangement to process the forms and would like to make sure they have set up the line in the most efficient fashion. Construct a precedence diagram for the claims process and calculate the cycle time required to meet the processing quota. Balance the assembly line and show your arrangement of workstations. Calculate the lines efficiency. How many claims can actually be processed on your line?

Element Precedence Time (Min)
A - 4
B A 5
C B 2
D A 1
E C, D 3
  1. Use the Cd to solve the problem. Show and mark your steps clearly to get the full credit. (handwritten acceptable)
  2. Use the Ca by creating a table.

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  1. Are the results the same? What did you observe from this comparison?

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