Question

Consider the following machine: The GCP 4000

PRODUCT STRUCTURE:The GCP 4000 requires completely new components. Components A, B, and C are assembled in house, but D, E, and F are sourced from vendors with the following shipment times:

The GCP 4000 is produced with the following steps:

Add'l info:

Based on training and severance, there is a one-time $2000 cost for hiring a worker and a $3000 for firing a worker due to production. Based on these costs, what can you assume? You can arbitrarily set the worker count on 1 January based on your production line estimation from the previous month.

THE CEO WANTS YOU TO DETERMINE HOW THE JOBS SHOULD BE SCHEDULED IN ORDER TO MINIMIZE THE TOTAL MAKESPAN. ?

USING LINE BALANCING, HOW YOU RECOMMEND STRUCTURING WORK?

HOW MANY ASSEMBLY LINES ARE NEEDED BASED ON A 36-HOUR WORKWEEK AND 4-WEEK MONTH?

Answer 1

Line Balancing structuring work