A process runs two 8-hour shifts with 60 minutes for breaks each shift. What is the best approximation of Takt time for a demand of 200 units?

To determine the best approximation of Takt time for a demand of 200 units, it's important to first understand the definition of Takt time. Takt time represents the maximum allowable time to produce a product in order to meet customer demand within a specific period. It is calculated by dividing the available production time by the demand.

In this scenario, the process has two 8-hour shifts. Each shift has a total of 8 hours, which is 480 minutes. With two shifts, the total available time for production is 960 minutes. However, there are breaks totaling 60 minutes during each shift. Therefore, for two shifts, the total break time is 120 minutes (60 minutes per shift x 2).

Subtracting the break time from the total available time gives us:

960 minutes (total time) - 120 minutes (break time) = 840 minutes of actual productive time.

Now, to find the Takt time, divide the available production time (840 minutes) by the total demand (200 units):

Takt time = (840 minutes) / (200 units) = 4.2 minutes per unit.

This calculation indicates that to meet a demand of 200 units during the two shifts, you need to