Operations Management, Binder Ready Version: An Integrated Approach
Operations Management, Binder Ready Version: An Integrated Approach
6th Edition
ISBN: 9781118952610
Author: R. Dan Reid, Nada R. Sanders
Publisher: WILEY
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Chapter 15, Problem 24P

a.

Summary Introduction

Interpretation: The makespan is to be computed, after sequencing the painting jobs to minimize time.

Concept Introduction: Makespan is a measure of efficiency. It refers to the amount of time taken to complete a set of tasks.

b.

Summary Introduction

Interpretation: The mean job flow time for the six jobs of SPP is to be computed.

Concept Introduction: Job flow time is a measure of a company’s response time. It refers to the time a specific job spends in the shop before it is completed.

c.

Summary Introduction

Interpretation: The average number of jobs in the system performed in a sequence that would minimize the makespan is to be computed.

Concept Introduction: The average number of jobs in the system measures the work-in-progress stock. The more the number of jobs to be performed in a queue, the longer would be the flow time. This is also a measure of the responsiveness of the company.

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