operation management
1. Balance the assembly line for the tasks contained in the table. The desired output is 240 units per day. Available production time per day is 480 minutes.
| Work Element | Time (Sec.) | Immediate Predecessor(s) |
| A | 40 | --- |
| B | 45 | --- |
| C | 55 | A |
| D | 55 | B |
| E | 65 | B |
| F | 40 | C,D |
| G | 25 | D,E |
a) What is the desired Cycle time in seconds?
b) What is the theoretical minimum number of stations?
c) Use trial and error to work out a solution in the table below. Your efficiency should be at least 90%.
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d) Calculate the efficiency of your solution. (2 points)
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