Correct Answer - Option 2 : mass
Explanation:
Line balancing: Line balancing on the shop floor is done to minimize the idle time by grouping the man and machines into a work station for mass production.
Line balancing is a production strategy that involves balancing operator and machine time to match the production rate to the Takt time. Takt time is the rate at which parts or products must be produced in order to meet customer demand.
Benefits of Line Balancing
- Reduce waiting waste.
- Reduce inventory waste.
- Absorb internal and external irregularities.
- Reduce production costs and increase profits.
Line balancing is used in Product Layout as in this layout rate of production is very high and requires proper balancing between machine and operator for better efficiency.
