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a)

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To calculate: The cycle time.

Assembly line balancing:

In assembly line balancing, the tasks are assigned in an even manner to all workstations to achieve the desired production levels while also maintaining a minimum idle time.

b)

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To calculate: The theoretical minimum number of workstations.

c)

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To draw: The precedence diagram.

d)

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To balance: The assembly line.

e)

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To calculate: The efficiency of the assembly line.

f)

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To explain: The course of action by Person X for demand of 800 units per day.

g)

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To explain: The course of action by Person X for the demand of 1,000 units per day.

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