EBK OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
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Chapter 16, Problem 10P
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••• 16.10 Rick Wing has a repetitive manufacturing plant producing automobile steering wheels. Use the following data to prepare for a reduced lot size. The firm uses a work year of 305 days.
Annual demand for steering wheels | 30,500 |
Daily demand | 100 |
Daily production (8 hours) | 800 |
Desired lot size (2 hours of production) | 200 |
Holding cost per unit per year | $10 |
- a. What is the setup cost, based on the desired lot size?
- b. What is the setup time, based on $40 per hour setup labor?
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