1. Balance Number of Trucks for One Loader

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is the truck cycle time given in the section?

   Hint

   Check the initial calculations discussed.

2. 2.

   What is the loader cycle time mentioned?

   Hint

   It’s the time taken by the loader to load a truck.

3. 3.

   What is the purpose of calculating the balance number?

   • To increase costs
   • To maximize productivity
   • To limit truck usage

   Hint

   Think about the relationship between productivity and costs.

4. 4.

   True or False: Once the balance number is exceeded, productivity can continue to increase.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Remember the role of the loader in productivity.

5. 5.

   If the unit cost for 7 trucks is 162.47, while for 8 trucks it's 176.67, analyze why a company would prefer to stick to 7 trucks instead.

   Hint

   Look at the implications of costs versus productivity.

6. 6.

   Create a scenario where the balance number is 10 trucks but you choose to use just 8. Calculate the impact on productivity versus cost.

   Hint

   Reflect on how many trucks directly influence the cycle times and overall operational efficiency.