Diagnosing Production Inefficiency
A manager is tasked with improving the output of a small team that assembles electronic devices. The team consists of four members. Currently, each member is responsible for building a complete device from start to finish, which involves soldering 10 components, encasing the circuit board, and running a final diagnostic test. On average, each worker completes 2 devices per day, for a total team output of 8 devices.
Based on the principles of production efficiency derived from specialization, analyze the current production process. Identify the primary source of inefficiency and propose a specific change to the workflow that would likely lead to a significant increase in the total number of devices assembled per day. Explain why your proposed change would be effective.
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