To improve the current workflow in the plant Shuzworld needs change the facility layout so that production is more efficient. In order to do this they need to balance the amount of time spent at each workstation so that each employee is maximizing their time. According to the information provided 48 units of work boots are required for each 8-hour shift. Each shift totals 480 minutes divided by 48 units is 10 minutes, which is the maximum amount of time each task (workstation) should take in order to meet production goals. Currently Shuzworld uses 8 workstations as follows: Task A requires 10 minutes, task B requires 6 minutes, task C requires 3 minutes, task D requires 8 minutes, task E requires 3 minutes, task F requires 4 minutes, task G requires 3 minutes, and task H requires 9 minutes. The predecessors for each task are also listed as follows: B and C follow A, D follows B and C, E and F follows D, G follows E and F, and H follows G. Based upon the previous calculation of a maximum of 10 minutes at each workstation Shuzworld should reorganize their workstations to come as close to the 10 minutes as possible while still being efficient.
I found that the best way to organize the assembly line is to have 5 workstations. Workstation 1 includes task A and will take 10 minutes, workstation 2 includes tasks B and C and will take 9 minutes, workstation 3 includes task D and will take 8 minutes, workstation 4 includes tasks E, F, and G and will take 10 minutes, and workstation 5 includes task H and will take 9 minutes. This layout was determined using the assembly line balancing tool. The assembly line balancing tool placed the tasks into 5 workstations instead of 8 creating a much higher efficiency rate at each workstation. Each station gets up to 10 minutes so the efficiency for workstation 1 is 100%, workstation 2 is 90%, workstation 3 is 80%, workstation 4 is 100%, and workstation 5 is 90%.
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A Favorite Place I Like to Spend Time Sometimes, when I feel tired and exhausted, I need a place for relaxation. Although there are many places, where one can feel relaxed, such as reading in a library with a cup of coffee, or sitting in a comfortable chair, covered with a cozy warm rug, holding a cup of fresh hot tea with scents of flowers, herbs, and jasmine and looking through the window, where ...
The overall efficiency rate is 92%. Tasks B and C were grouped together because they are both only dependent upon task A being completed, tasks E, F, and G are grouped together because tasks E and F are both dependent upon task D being completed and task G is dependent upon tasks E and F being completed. Grouping these smaller tasks together helped to maximize workstation time. Having only 5 workstations also allows for less down time between tasks and allows for employees to cross train on other workstation tasks. Having the ability to cross train will allow for employees to step in and help if a workstation gets backed up or if someone is unable to come to work. B. Costs of New Sandal Line
In order to estimate the costs of producing the new sandal line I analyzed a variety of information. According to the provided information Shuzworld has a learning curve of 80% and the production expectations for the new line are aggressive. The sandals are produced in batches of 10,000 and in the first month 5 batches will be produced with 1000 labor hours at $1.08 per hour. Production will then increase by 5 batches each month for the next 3 months. To predict the costs of this production goal I used the coefficient approach. To produce the 5 batches required in the 1st month it will take approximately 3737 labor hours for a cost of $4035.96. Based upon the learning curve it will take approximately 4773 labor hours to produce 10 batches of sandals in month 2, which makes the labor cost $5154.84. Month 3 will require approximately 5509 for 15 batches for a labor cost of $5049.72.
Finally month 4 will require approximately 6102 labor hours for 20 batches for a labor cost of $6590.16. All of these totals are based upon the projections provided by Hetty Tarbox of Shuzworld. Continued production of the Maui sandal based upon the learning curve reflects a lower cost per unit, which will allow Shuzworld to effectively price the final product. Based upon the analysis provided above in month 1 the labor cost per unit is $.08, in month 2 it is $.05, in month 3 it is $.04, and in month 4 it is $.03. Using these figures and knowing that with a learning curve analysis the cost per unit will likely decrease a small amount more before leveling out Shuzworld can determine the price for each pair that will be competitive and provide this greatest profit margin.
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Henry Ford once said, “Coming together is the beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.” In an effective team everyone collaborates to become successful. Joshua Davis the author of “La Vida Robot” and Walter Isaacson, author of an excerpt from Steve Jobs share similar views on what makes an effective team. Both authors believe an effective team consists of individuals ...
The learning curve is utilized based upon the assumption that people get better and more efficient at tasks the more they do them. I found that the coefficient approach of analyzing the learning curve in this situation was the best option. To calculate the necessary hours for each batch you simply multiply the hours needed for the first batch by the coefficient for the batch in question. This tool was the easiest way to find the labor hours necessary for each individual batch. C. Staffing Plan
I used the assignment method to determine the best schedule that will maximize production and reduce idle time, labor costs, and completion time. Based upon the information provided by Mr. Handel machine operator A costs $10 for job 1, $11 for job 2, $9 for job 3, and $10 for job 4. Operator B costs $12 for job 1, $9 for job 2, $8 for job 3, and $8 for job 4. Operator C costs $10 for job 1, $11 for job 2, $11 for job 3, and $9 for job 4. Finally Operator D costs $11 for job 1, $11 for job 2, $9 for job 3, and $10 for job 4. Using this information I was tasked with finding the most cost efficient way of assigning the workers. Using the information provided I found that operator A should be assigned to task 1, operator B should be assigned to task 2, operator C should be assigned to task 4, and operator D should be assigned to task 3. This assignment allowed for the lowest overall cost of $37 for all 4 jobs. On some of the tasks there are operators who could do the task faster but they are better utilized on the task that they are assigned to produce the best overall number. The assignment method is the best way to determine what scheduling changes can be made to be cost effective in production. This allows a company to focus on labor costs going into each unit. D. Efficient Movement of Units
The Essay on Implementing Effective Job Delegation in the Units
As a supervisor on our medical surgical unit, our hospital patient satisfaction scores for the past two years have been going down and there is a great need to improve patient satisfaction scores, particularly in the area of effective job delegation. Research (2011) has shown that a leader who does not delegate might likely feel stressed and overloaded. Although it might seem the best way for work ...
In order to efficiently move units through production Shuzworld should use Gantt charts. Gantt charts reflect machines in use, the loading times and idle times of machines, and will allow more effective job scheduling. Using these charts and knowing the amount of time it takes to complete specific jobs Shuzworld can schedule machine maintenance to keep the machines operating efficiently. They can schedule orders and deliveries more accurately and ensure that orders move through production efficiently. Another way that Shuzworld could move units through the factory is by filling orders when they are received. This can reduce the amount of inventory they have at any given time. Filling orders as they are received is also very risky. If too many orders are received at once Shuzworld may not be able to produce the needed units on time. Shuzworld has a current shipping schedule so producing units to meet the shipping schedule will ensure that there are units ready for shipment from the warehouse to customers.
