Question: Question 2 (15 points) a) [5 points] Consider a U-shaped production cell that assembles one type of radio for the Toyota assembly plant in Georgetown,

Question 2 (15 points) a) [5 points] Consider a

Question 2 (15 points) a) [5 points] Consider a U-shaped production cell that assembles one type of radio for the Toyota assembly plant in Georgetown, KY. For the next month, the takt time for the cell is 164 seconds, while, when the line is running at capacity, the cycle time would be 205 seconds. What possible measures would allow the cell to keep up with Toyota's assembly line? Give at least three options. YOUR ANSWER: b) [10 points] Consider a two-step production line. The first stage can process 400 parts/hour and has a yield of 86%, and the second stage can process 340 parts/hour and has a yield of 72%. Defective parts are immediately removed and not processed any further. i. Which station is the bottleneck. Make sure to explain why that is your answer. YOUR ANSWER: EXPLANATION: ii. What is the capacity of the line (in good parts per hour)? YOUR

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