Theoretical minimum for the number of work

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Standford Rosenberg Computing wants to establish an assmebly line for producing a new product, the personal Digital Assitan (PDA). The tasks , task times, and immediate prececessors for the tasks are as follows.

Task Time Immediate Predecessors
A 12 -----
B 15 A
C 8 A
D 5 B,C
E 20 D

Rosenbergs goal is to produce 180 PDA per hour.

A) what is the cycle time?
B) What is the theoretical minimum for the number of work stations that Rosenberg can achieve in this assmebly line?
C) Can the theortical minimum actually be reached when work stations are assigned?

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