After an extensive product examine using group technology - has recognize a item he believes should be pulled out of his procedure facility and handled in a work cell. Bob has identified the following operations as necessary for the work cell. The customer expects delivery of 250 units per day and the work day is 420 minutes.
Operation Standard Time
Shear 1.1
Bend 1.1
Weld 1.7
Clean 3.1
Pain 1.0
a) What is the takt time?
Takt time = Total work time available / Units required
420 = 1.68
250
b) How many employees should be cross-trained for the cell?
c) Which operations may warrant special consideration?