Determine the number of machines to be assigned to an operator. The setup time is 2.5...
Determine the number of machines to be assigned to an
operator.
The setup time is 2.5 mins and the run time is 6 mins. Machine can
run automatically without supervision.
Assume walking time is negligible between the machines.
Operator rate is $20/hour and machine rate is $50/hour. Draw the
multiple activity chart and show the two appropriate combinations
of the assignment.
Use the formula done in class to determine the two appropriate
combinations of machines per operator. Formula is n=(l+m)/(l) . n
is number of machines, l is operator total loading and unloading
time, and m is total machine running time.
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