Combination of algorithmic and heuristic approaches

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The following table details the task required for Dalass based T. Lisco Industries tomanufacture a fully portable industrial vacuum cleaner. The times in the table are in minutes. Demand forecasts indicate the need to operate with a cycle time of 10 minutes.

	Task	Preceding task	Time
A	Attach wheels to tub	-	5
B	Attach motor to lid	-	1.5
C	Attach battery pack	B	3
D	Attach safety cutoff	C	4
E	Attach filters	B	3
F	Attach lid to tub	A, E	2
G	Assemble attachments	-	3
H	Function test	D,F,G	3.5
I	Final inspection	H	2
J	packing	I	2

Produce a short report on the proposed layout offering the following:

(a) A diagram showing the relationships among the tasks

(b) The cycle time

(d) Identification of tasks in each work station using a combination of algorithmic and heuristic approaches

(e) The efficiency of the line

(f) Compare your solution with that generated by POM-QM for Windows and explain the reasons for the differences between these (if any)

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