[Solved] An operator is currently operating two machines. Because of increase in sales the company wishes to have the operator run the maximum

An operator is currently operating two machines. Because of increase in sales the company wishes to have the operator run the maximum number of machines without having machine idle time. The union oppose such a move arguing that the operator should have idle time during a cycle, after considerable controversy, the company and union agree that the operator will handle with maximum number of machines that allow the operator to be idle at least 3 minutes per cycle. A time study is made and the following standard times are determined for a cycle. Activity Standard time (min) Unload, load and start M-1 2 INSPECTION & PACKAGING 0.8 from M-1 Walk to M-2 0.2 Wait to M-2 to stop 3.50 Unload, load and start M-2 2 INSPECTION & PACKAGING 0.8 from M-2 Walk to M-1 0.2 Wait to M-1 to stop 3.50 a) Based on the time study and the agreement between the Company and the union how many machines should be assigned the operator? b) What is the added cost per unit produced if the operator cost =5LE per hour and each machine costs 15LE.per hour.

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