JIT/ Lean (19 Points): The Farm-4-Less tractor company produces a grain combine (GC) in addition…

1. JIT/ Lean (19 Points):The Farm-4-Less tractor company produces a grain combine (GC) in addition to both a large (LT) and small size tractor (SM). Its production manager desires to produce to customer demand using a mixed-model production line. The current sequence of production, which is repeated 30 times during a shift, is SM-GC-SM-LT-SM-GC-LT-SM. A new machine (GC, LT, or SM) is produced every two minutes. Based on this information, answer the following questions:

1. (4 points) How long does it take for the repeating production cycle to be completed? How long is the working duration of a shift at Farm-4-Less?
2. (3 points) How many of each type of machine does Farm-4-Less produce in a shift?

(6 points) How might the production sequence be improved? [Provide a new improved sequence and mention why your sequence is better.]