1 - Balance Number of Trucks for One Loader
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Practice Questions
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What is the truck cycle time given in the section?
💡 Hint: Check the initial calculations discussed.
What is the loader cycle time mentioned?
💡 Hint: It’s the time taken by the loader to load a truck.
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What is the purpose of calculating the balance number?
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between productivity and costs.
True or False: Once the balance number is exceeded, productivity can continue to increase.
💡 Hint: Remember the role of the loader in productivity.
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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.
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.
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