Assume that an assembly line has three tasks that must be completed (in order, A, B, and C). The tasks have processing times of 12, 15, and 10 minutes per unit, respectively. If the assembly line operates for 480 minutes per day with a desired output of 50 units per day, what is the takt time?
A) 0.1 units per minute
B) 13 units per minute
C) 9.6 units per minute
D) Cannot be determined from the information given

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Takt time is defined as the available production time divided by the customer demand. In this case, the available production time is 480 minutes and the desired output is 50 units per day.

So, the takt time is:

Takt time = Available production time / Customer demand
          = 480 minutes / 50 units per day
          = 9.6 units per minute

Therefore, the best choice is C.

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