2 - Estimating Unit Production Costs
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Define unit production cost and its significance.
💡 Hint: Think about how costs relate to output in construction.
What is meant by cycle time?
💡 Hint: Consider all phases of operation, from loading to unloading.
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What is the primary factor impacting operational efficiency?
💡 Hint: Review how cycle time relates to productivity.
True or False: An increase in the number of scrapers will always improve productivity.
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between scrapers and pushers in production.
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Calculate the productivity difference between using 5 scrapers and an increased number of 7, considering the same cycle time and volume per load.
💡 Hint: Compare the production rates you calculated for both setups.
Discuss potential scenarios and operational adjustments needed if the unit cost rises significantly when increasing scrapers. What could you suggest?
💡 Hint: Think about operational costs versus project timeframes.
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