Determine : 2a) the Tc in seconds

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Chapter12: Queueing Models
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In a company which produces parts in large quantities, a part travels from Machine X, to Machine Y, and then to Machine Z.
The Industrial Engineer has noticed that parts are waiting to be processed at Machine Z whereas parts are processed
without any delays at Machines X and Y The times are as follows:
Machine X= 3 seconds
Machine Y= 2 seconds
Machine Z 5 seconds.
The transfer time for a part through the three machines is 15 seconds.
Determine
2a) the Tc in seconds
Transcribed Image Text:In a company which produces parts in large quantities, a part travels from Machine X, to Machine Y, and then to Machine Z. The Industrial Engineer has noticed that parts are waiting to be processed at Machine Z whereas parts are processed without any delays at Machines X and Y The times are as follows: Machine X= 3 seconds Machine Y= 2 seconds Machine Z 5 seconds. The transfer time for a part through the three machines is 15 seconds. Determine 2a) the Tc in seconds
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