The management of International Cookwares believes that delivery performance measures must be improved if the company is to maintain its competitive edge. The following data are considered to be typical of the time to complete orders.Process time: 4 daysWait time to the start of production: 15 daysMove time: 3 daysInspection time: 2 daysQueue time during the production process: 8 daysWhat is the delivery cycle time?
A) 4 days
B) 15 days
C) 17 days
D) 32 days

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The delivery cycle time is the total time from when an order is placed until it is completed. It includes process time (4 days), wait time to start production (15 days), move time (3 days), inspection time (2 days), and queue time during production (8 days). Adding these together gives a total of 32 days.

The Management of International Cookwares Believes That Delivery Performance Measures