Reduce Setup Time

Vernon Inc. has analyzed the setup time on its computer$-$controlled lathe. The setup requires changing the type of fixture that holds a part. The average setup time has been $140$ minutes, consisting of the following steps:

$\backslash$table$[[$Turn off machine and remove fixture from lathe,$15$ minutes$],[$Go to tool room with fixture,$15],[$Record replacement of fixture to tool room,$18],[$Return to lathe,$20],[$Clean lathe,$20],[$Return to tool room,$20],[$Record withdrawal of new fixture from tool room,$12],[$Return to lathe,$15],[$Install new fixture and tum on machine,$140$ minutes$]]$

a$.$ A company plans to setup a machine to increase the productivity. The average setup time is $140$ minutes. Do you think the management needs to$.$ minimize the setup time. Identify the reason that supports the answer.

a$.$ Yes

b$.$ No