TASK PRECEDENCE ΤΙME (MINUT) A Tan leather 30 B Dye leather A 15 C Shape case B 10 D Mold hinges and fixtures B 5 E Install hinges and fixtures A 10 F Assemble case С. D 10

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Professional Image Briefcases is an exclusive
producer of handcrafted, stylish cases. The
company assembles each case with care and
attention to detail. The laborious process
requires the completion of the six primary
work elements listed here.
TASK
PRECEDENCE
TIME (MINUTE)
A Tan leather
30
B Dye leather
A
15
C Shape case
B
10
D Mold hinges and fixtures
В
5
E Install hinges and fixtures
A
10
F Assemble case
С, D
10
Transcribed Image Text:Professional Image Briefcases is an exclusive producer of handcrafted, stylish cases. The company assembles each case with care and attention to detail. The laborious process requires the completion of the six primary work elements listed here. TASK PRECEDENCE TIME (MINUTE) A Tan leather 30 B Dye leather A 15 C Shape case B 10 D Mold hinges and fixtures В 5 E Install hinges and fixtures A 10 F Assemble case С, D 10
a) Construct a
precedence diagram for the
manufacturing of briefcases.
b) Compute the lead time required for assembling
one briefcase and the cycle time necessary to
assemble 50 cases in a 40-hour week.
c) Balance the line and compute its efficiency.
d) How would you change the line to produce 80
cases per week?
Transcribed Image Text:a) Construct a precedence diagram for the manufacturing of briefcases. b) Compute the lead time required for assembling one briefcase and the cycle time necessary to assemble 50 cases in a 40-hour week. c) Balance the line and compute its efficiency. d) How would you change the line to produce 80 cases per week?
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