Problema 4. Load-Distance Model

Electronic Manufacturing Services wants to centralize its deliveries through the distribution department, Department D. All production departments (A,B,C,E,F,G,H,I) must ship their finished products to Department D. The costs of each department associated with the shipment to Department D are located next to the letter of each department. Calculate the total cost of shipping to Department D using the load model.

A10 D G(100)

B(95) E(100) H(110)

C(110) F(120) I(22)

Problem 5. Huristic Method

General Motor wants to make changes to the GMC Department's layout to increase its efficiency. The GMC Department's facility arrangement, located on Floor 3, comprises a day of 8 hours per day 6 days a week. Design an array of facilities that improve efficiency.

Work Preceding work Tasks Assigned Tasks required Tasks

station Station Predecessor in

seconds

1 -- A:Load chasis frame none 50

2 1 B:Insert gear assembly on frame a 20

3 2 C: Install electric motor on frame a 40

4 3 D:Assemble turn table stem b 20

to gear assembly

5 4 E: Install rubber bearing onto b 20

gear assembly

6 5 F: Mount, fit and fasten d 40

turntable mechanism to stem

7 6 G: Interconnect gear and c,e 10

motor assemblies

8 7 H: Install turntable f,g 20

9 9 I: Install tone assembly g 30

10 9 J: Install and fasten cover h,i 20

Total 270

Question 1

Indicate the maximum daily capacity of the GMC Department.

Question 2

Indicate the time between units to achieve a production of 480 units.

Question 3

Indicate the minimum number of stations required to manufacture the product and the new facility arrangement.

Question 4

Calculate usage time and idle time for the new facility arrangement.