QUESTION $4$

$4\mathrm{.}1$ An operator working on a press produces $810$ pieces in an eight hour shift. The company has a standard rate of $0\mathrm{.}76$ minutes per piece for the drilling press.

$4\mathrm{.}2\mathrm{.}1$ How many standard hours does the operator earn?

$(3)$

$4\mathrm{.}2\mathrm{.}2$ What is the operator's efficiency on this shift?

$(3)$

$4\mathrm{.}2\mathrm{.}3$ If a base rate is R$28,80$ per hour, calculate the operator's earnings for the day.

$(3)$

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ASSESSMENT $1$: $2024$

$4\mathrm{.}2\mathrm{.}4$ Calculate the standard piece cost $($cost per piece$).$

$(3)$

$4\mathrm{.}2\mathrm{.}5$ What is the direct labour cost per piece using the operator's efficiency?

$(3)$

$4\mathrm{.}2\mathrm{.}6$ Why is there a discrepancy between the standard piece cost and the piece cost at the operator's efficiency and what are the implications of these varying piece costs on the profitability of the organisation?

Question $5$

$5\mathrm{.}1$ Consider the assembly line network below. The assembly line operations $($A to G$)$ indicate their processing times in minutes. Productive time is $52$ minutes and demand $400$ units per hour.

$5\mathrm{.}1\mathrm{.}1$ Optimize the above assembly line by balancing the line.

$(20)$

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