Problem 2

The specification limits for the check weigher are 72 grams and 76 grams.Each pouch travels over the check weigher before retorting.

The pouches that are rejected are opened and reworked into new product.

a)What percentage of the pouches are being rejected by the check weigher because they are too light in weight?

b)What percentage of the pouches are being rejected by the check weigher because they are too heavy in weight?

c)Describe what is occurring in the filling and check weighing process.What should the plant do to minimize waste and costs?

Problem 3

The net weight policy at the tuna processor states that the net weight lot average must be at or greater than the declared net weight of the product.

The entire production day is a lot.

The target net weight is 74 grams.

The net weight policy at the tuna processor states that the net weight lot average must be at or greater than the declared net weight of the product.

The entire production day is a lot.

The target net weight is 74 grams.