Practical Operations Management
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ISBN: 9781939297136
Author: Simpson
Publisher: HERCHER PUBLISHING,INCORPORATED
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Chapter 12, Problem 2.3Q
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To find:The number of models that should be produced on a daily basis.
Introduction:Companies can produce different models of a product at a time. In this type of production, companies need to set batches for doing production in an economical way. The method in which schedules are prepared for the production of mixed models is known as mixed-model
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b. What is the workstation cycle time required to produce 15 units per hour? (Round your answer to 1 decimal place.)
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to 1 decimal place.)
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