4.2.2 - When Trucks are Greater Than the Balanced Number
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What is the balanced number of trucks for efficient operation?
💡 Hint: Think about the idea of balance in operations.
Define gravimetric capacity.
💡 Hint: Consider the manufacturer's specification.
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What is the effect of having too many trucks compared to the balanced number?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when you overload a system.
Is it true that gravimetric capacity must be checked for every load?
💡 Hint: Consider the manufacturer's ratings.
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A project manager finds that increasing the number of trucks from 7 to 9 has limited impact due to high idle times. Calculate the overall productivity effect if the expected output without congestion is 150 m³ per hour.
💡 Hint: Think about the effects of adding too many resources without efficiency.
You have two scenarios: Scenario A with 6 trucks at full load versus Scenario B with 8 trucks but short loads. Calculate which scenario is more productive and the cost implications for maintenance and time delays.
💡 Hint: Breakdown the production numbers to see which has a net gain.
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