17. Balance Number of Trucks for One Loader
The chapter discusses the balance number of trucks needed per loader, emphasizing the importance of finding an efficient balance to minimize production costs. It explains how productivity varies with different numbers of trucks compared to a loader and describes the economic implications of these choices. Additionally, it highlights the significance of using the loader's productivity to control the overall output when the number of trucks exceeds the balance point.
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What we have learnt
- The balance number of trucks per loader is crucial for maximizing productivity and minimizing costs.
- Beyond the balance number, the loader controls productivity, making additional trucks less beneficial.
- Calculating unit production costs assists in making informed decisions regarding the number of trucks to use.
Key Concepts
- -- Balance Number
- The optimal number of trucks that can work efficiently with a single loader without waiting times.
- -- Productivity
- The rate at which a machine can produce goods, which is influenced by the number of operational trucks relative to loaders.
- -- Unit Production Cost
- The cost incurred for each unit produced, calculated by dividing total costs by productivity.
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