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The manufacturing of a clock is comprised of six steps. Each step is staffed by

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Question

The manufacturing of a clock is comprised of six steps. Each step is staffed by one worker. The table shows the tasks performed by each worker and the corresponding processing time: Tasks Processing Time 1 Heat-stake lens to bezel 2. Inspect bezel 3. Clean switch holes 26 Install set switch in bezel Total time forA 68 5. Check switch travel 6. Clean inside bezel 7. Install module in bezel Total time for B 12 25 60 20 20 8. Install battery clip on module 9. Heat-stake battery clip on module 10. Install two batteries in module 11. Check switch Total time for C Battery Installation 70 12. Install band 45 Band Installation 13. Inspect band Total time for D 58 Cosmetic ins Total time for E Packaging Preparation Preparation 5. Final test 61 65 6. Place watch and cuff in display box20 7. Place cover in display box base 18. Place owner's manual and box into 30 Watch packaging 14 Total time for F An external supplier suggests shipping the battery module with preinstalled batterles, thereby eliminating the need for step 10. How would that impact process capacity?

Explanation / Answer

Total Labor content is sum of all effective time at all the different steps: 68+60+70+58+65+64= 385 secs