Question: Product A is assembled from 6 components. The components are B, C, D, E, F, G. Components B, D, and F are purchased from a

  1. Product A is assembled from 6 components. The components are B, C, D, E, F, G. Components B, D, and F are purchased from a supplier, complete and ready to assemble. Component C is assembled from parts H, I, and J. Component E is assembled from parts K and L. Component G is made in the plant from raw materials. Part H is made from parts M and N. Part L is made from parts P, Q, and R. Part N is made from parts S and T.
    1. Draw the product structure tree.
    2. If all assemblies and components take 2 days, what is the shortest time it will take to produce A?
    3. If components B, C, D, and parts F, H, I, K, P, Q, and T are in inventory ready for use, how long will it take to produce A? Justify your answer.

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