For the given set of tasks, do the following:
a. Develop the precedence diagram.
b. Determine the minimum cycle time and then calculate the cycle time for a desired output of
500 units in a seven-hour day. Why might a manager use a cycle time of 50 seconds?
c. Determine the minimum number of workstations for output of 500 units per day.
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d. Balance the line using the greatest positional weight heuristic. Break ties with the most following tasks heuristic. Use a cycle time of 50 seconds.
e. Calculate the percentage idle time for the line.
Task
Task Time
(seconds)
Immediate
Predecessor
A 45 —
B 11 A
C 9 B
D 50 —
E 26 D
F 11 E
G 12 C
H 10 C
I 9 F, G, H
J 10 I
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