1.3 - Job Production Estimation
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Practice Questions
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What is the balance number of trucks if the truck cycle time is 39.5 seconds and the loader cycle time is 5.5 seconds?
💡 Hint: Use the formula: Balance Number = Truck Cycle Time / Loader Cycle Time.
State the formula for calculating unit production cost.
💡 Hint: What are the two components needed for this calculation?
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the optimal balance number of trucks calculated in this section?
💡 Hint: Remember the formula used for calculating balance number.
Is increasing the number of trucks beyond the balance number advisable?
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between trucks and loader productivity.
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Challenge Problems
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Your team is tasked with managing the loading operations with varying numbers of trucks. If you have estimates for costs and productivities, how would you approach determining the ideal number of trucks without risking overcapacity?
💡 Hint: Use the formulas discussed in class to guide your calculations.
Critically evaluate a scenario where multiple teams are recommending different numbers of trucks (5, 8, and 9). How will you substantiate your recommendation using the concepts learned?
💡 Hint: Focus on the economic aspects and how they translate to operational efficiency.
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