The GlobPath (GP) Company is planning a new product line. GP will build a new pl

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The GlobPath (GP) Company is planning a new product line. GP will build a new plant to manufacture the parts for a new product line. The product line will include 10 different models. Annual production of each model is expected to 3000 units. Each product will be assembled of 250 components. All processing of parts will be accomplished in one factory. There are an average of 6 processing steps required to produce each component, and each processing step takes 1.0 minute (includes an allowance for setup time and part handling). All processing operations are performed at workstations, each of which includes a production machine and a human worker. Each workstation requires a floor space of 200 m2, and the factory operates one shift (2000 hr/yr), determine: How many production operations in the factory per year? How much floor space needed? How many workers will be required in the plant?

Explanation / Answer

i)

nof = PQnpno

=10*3000*250*6

= 45,000,000 Operations in the factory Per Year

iii) This part first because this will help getting part ii

Total operation time = 45,000,000*(1min./(60 min./hr) = 750,000 Hours a year

At 2000 hours/yr per worker, w = 750,000/2000 = 375 workers

ii) Floor space needed

Number of workstations n = w = 375

= 375 stations * (200 m2 /station)

= 75000 m2

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