Week 4
CaseToshibas Notebook Computer Assembly Line (p.
199)
In a three-page paper, answer the following.
· What is the daily capacity of the assembly-line
design by the engineers?
· When it is running at maximum capacity, what is the efficiency of the line relative to its use of labor? Assume that the supporter is not included in efficiency calculations?
· How should the line be redesigned to operate at the initial 250 units per day target, assuming that no overtime will be used? What is the efficiency of your new design?
· What other issues might Toshihiro consider when bringing a new assembly line up to speed?