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3.31 A part is processed through six operations in a batch production plant. Cost of the starting material for each unit is $5.85. Batch quantity = 40 parts. The table below presents time and cost data for the six operations: Tsu = setup time, Th = part handling time, To = operation processing time, Tt = tool handling time where applicable, Tno = nonoperation time, Co = operating cost of the work center, and Ct = tool costs where applicable. Determine the total production cost for this part. A spreadsheet calculator is recommended for this problem.
Operation |
Tsu(hr) |
Th(min/pc) |
To(min/pc) |
Tt(min/pc) |
Tno(hr) |
Co($/hr) |
Ct($/pc) |
1 |
2.5 |
0.25 |
1.25 |
0 |
10 |
32.88 |
0 |
2 |
1.3 |
0.22 |
2.50 |
0.25 |
10 |
65.50 |
0.22 |
3 |
4.1 |
0.30 |
1.75 |
0 |
10 |
48.25 |
0 |
4 |
1.7 |
0.25 |
0.85 |
0.10 |
10 |
72.15 |
0.16 |
5 |
1.4 |
0.18 |
1.67 |
0 |
10 |
45.50 |
0 |
6 |
0.8 |
0.33 |
0.95 |
0.15 |
10 |
29.75 |
0.18 |
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