5 - Conclusion
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Practice Questions
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What is the primary advantage of having more scrapers than needed?
💡 Hint: Think about who controls the process in terms of the number of machines.
In unit cost analysis, what two costs are typically included?
💡 Hint: Consider what machinery operates on a job.
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What does it mean when the number of scrapers is less than ideal?
💡 Hint: Think about which machine waits on the other.
True or False: If there are more scrapers than needed, the pusher's cycle time does not matter.
💡 Hint: Consider what influence the pusher has in that scenario.
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Given a scenario with 4 scrapers, each with a cycle time of 9 minutes, calculate the production in bank cubic meters per hour and discuss how this impacts project timelines.
💡 Hint: Utilize the formulas provided in our discussions.
Analyze both scenarios presented in the conclusion—5 vs. 6 scrapers—and determine whether productivity or cost should take precedence based on the project description.
💡 Hint: Consider project deadlines and budget constraints.
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