a. What average cycle time is required for the assembly line to achieve the prod

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a. What average cycle time is required for the assembly line to achieve the production quota in eight hours?

b. If mixed-model scheduled is used, how many of each model will be produced before the production cycle is repeated?

c. Determine a satisfactory production sequence for the ultimate in small-lot production: one unit

The Harvey Motorcycle Company produces three models: the Tiger, a sure-footed dirt bike; the LX2000, a nimble cafe racer, and the Golden, a large interstate tourer. The month's master production schedule calls for the production of 30 Goldens, 24 LX2000s, and 36 Tigers per 8-hour shift

Explanation / Answer

a) Desired output = 30+24+36 = 90 units

Available time = 8 hour

Average cycle time required = Available time / Desired output = 8*60/90 = 5.33 minutes per unit

b) Using Mixed-model schedule, objective is to avoid inventory accumulation. Hence, minimum quantity of each model is produced before the production cycle is repeated. So, following quantity of each model is produced

Goldens = 5

LX2000s = 4

Tigers = 6

c) The production sequence for small-lot production is:

Goldens = 5 units every four cycles

LX2000s = 1 unit every cycle

Tigers = 3 units every two cycles

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