You are managing a paced transfer line with the following kn…
You are managing a paced transfer line with the following known info/data: # Machines: 10 # Buffers: 9 # Jobs/day (in steady state): 30 Average inventory level per buffer: 20 # Process steps per job (normally distributed): 3 – 7 # Hours to complete each job (normally distributed): 1 – 5 # Hours to repair broken machine (normally distributed): 6 – 32 # Operational hours per working day: 6 On average, how long does it take 1 job to go through the entire process? (number) (units)