3 - Graphical Analysis of Costs and Productivity
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What is the balance number of trucks if the truck cycle time is 39.5 minutes and loader cycle time is 5.5 minutes?
💡 Hint: Use the division of truck cycle time by loader cycle time.
Define loader in the context of this section.
💡 Hint: Think of machines used to load materials for transportation.
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What is the main factor that limits productivity when the number of trucks exceeds the balance number?
💡 Hint: Think about which machine controls productivity.
True or False: Exceeding the balance number will always decrease production costs.
💡 Hint: Review the effects of adding too many trucks.
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Given that a loader has a productivity limit of 90 cubic meters per hour, calculate how many trucks an operation should use if their goal is to move 720 cubic meters per hour while minimizing costs.
💡 Hint: Consider the loader's maximum output to guide truck quantity.
If the truck costs increase to 2000 rupees/hour and the loader remains at 2700, analyze how this might adjust the optimal number of trucks.
💡 Hint: Re-evaluate total production costs against capacities.
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