The tasks shown in the following precedence diagram are to be assigned to workstations with theintent of minimizing idle time. Management has designed an output rate of 275 units per day. Assume440 minutes are available per day.a. Determine the appropriate cycle time.b. What is the minimum number of stations possible?

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The tasks shown in the following precedence diagram are to be assigned to workstations with the
intent of minimizing idle time. Management has designed an output rate of 275 units per day. Assume
440 minutes are available per day.
a. Determine the appropriate cycle time.
b. What is the minimum number of stations possible?

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