It is possible to avoid using shared memory for storing data utilized by several processes by instead communicating between them. Can you tell me the drawbacks of this layout?

Consider the following tasks, times, and predecessors for an assembly of set-top cable converter boxes: TASK ELEMENT A B PRECEDING TASKS A TIME (MINUTES) 3 3 C 4 B D 3 E 5 C, D F 3 A G 3 H F G I 3 E, H Given a cycle time of 10 minutes, develop two alternative layouts. Use the longest task time rule and the largest number of following tasks as a secondary criterion. What is the highest efficiency of your layout, assuming the 10-minute cycle time? Note: Enter your answer as a percentage rounded to 2 decimal places. Efficiency %

In what ways can a well-designed layout strategy contribute to minimizing material handling costs and reducing waste in production processes?

Discuss the factors that organizations should consider when designing or reconfiguring their facility layouts.