Question

The average lead time of a unit of product through a manufacturing station is 18 minutes. The average work in process inventory at this station has been 30 pieces. What is the production rate?

a. 3.0 pieces/min
b. 0.33 pieces/min
c. 1.66 pieces/min
d. 0.83 pieces/min

Answer 1

Production rate = 1.66 pieces/min (Approx)

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

Average lead time = 18 minutes

Average work in process inventory = 30 pieces

Find:

Production rate

Computation:

Production rate = Average work in process inventory/Average lead time

Production rate = 30/18

Production rate = 1.66 pieces/min (Approx)