d. What is the theoretical minimum number of workstations using the cycle time computed in” b “ above? e. Assign tasks to workstations using the cycle time in “b” above. f. Calculate the efficiency and idle time percentage of the line.
Kiko Teddy Bear is a manufacturer of stuffed teddy bears. Kiko would like to be able to produce 40
teddy bears per hour on its assembly line. The following information will assist in answering the
questions that follow:
Task Information for Kiko Teddy Bear
Work
Element
Task Description Immediate
Predecessor
Task Time (in
seconds)
A Cut teddy bear pattern None 90
B Sew teddy bear cloth A 75
C Stuff teddy bear B 50
D Glue on eyes C 20
E Glue on nose C 15
F Sew on mouth C 35
G Attach manufacturer’s label B 15
H Inspect and pack teddy bear D,E,F,G 40
d. What is the theoretical minimum number of workstations using the cycle time computed in” b “
above?
e. Assign tasks to workstations using the cycle time in “b” above.
f. Calculate the efficiency and idle time percentage of the line.
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