Question: Units enter the system into Process 1 at an average rate of 150 units per hour. On average there are 75 units of inventory in

Units enter the system into Process 1 at anUnits enter the system into Process 1 at an

Units enter the system into Process 1 at an average rate of 150 units per hour. On average there are 75 units of inventory in the system: 25 units of inventory in Process 1, 7.5 units of inventory in Process 2, and 42.5 units of inventory in Process 3. 30% of the units move from Process 1 to Process 2 and the other 70% of the units move from Process 1 to Process 3. The system can be assumed to be operating at a steady state so Little's Law can be applied. Process 1 Process 2 Process 3 30. What is the average time a unit spends in this system? (from entry to Process 1 to exit from either Process 2 or Process 3) 31. What is the average time a unit spends in Process 1? A. 10 minutes B. 15 minutes C. 20 minutes D. 30 minutes

Step by Step Solution

There are 3 Steps involved in it

1 Expert Approved Answer
Step: 1 Unlock blur-text-image
Question Has Been Solved by an Expert!

Get step-by-step solutions from verified subject matter experts

Step: 2 Unlock
Step: 3 Unlock

Students Have Also Explored These Related General Management Questions!