Roberts,Inc.,manufactures a product that experiences the following activities: $$\begin{array} { l l }
\text { Proces5ing (three depariments) } & 18 \text { hours } \
\text { Moving (fau moves) } & 2 \text { hours } \
\text { Waiting time } & 14 \text { hours } \
\text { Storage time (before delivery) } & 26 \text { hours }
\end{array}$$ What is the MCE for the product?
A)0.30
B)0.42
C)0.45
D)0.48

Question

Roberts,Inc.,manufactures a product that experiences the following activities: $$\begin{array} { l l } 
\text { Proces5ing (three depariments) } & 18 \text { hours } \
\text { Moving (fau moves) } & 2 \text { hours } \
\text { Waiting time } & 14 \text { hours } \
\text { Storage time (before delivery) } & 26 \text { hours }
\end{array}$$ What is the MCE for the product?
A)0.30
B)0.42
C)0.45
D)0.48

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Manufacturing Cycle Efficiency (MCE) is calculated as the value-added time divided by the total cycle time. Value-added time here is the processing time (18 hours), and the total cycle time is the sum of all activities (18 + 2 + 14 + 26 = 60 hours). Thus, MCE = 18 / 60 = 0.30.

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