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What is the purpose of a Kanban system?
What is the purpose of a Kanban system?
- To schedule the production rate of workstations
- To determine customer demand
- To track the production process of parts
- To authorize the material manager to transfer empty containers (correct)
In a Kanban system, what initiates the movement of pieces within the production process?
In a Kanban system, what initiates the movement of pieces within the production process?
- Production Kanban
- Delivery workstation schedule
- Storage area Kanban
- Material manager's removal order Kanban (correct)
How is the number of Kanban card groups calculated in a Kanban system?
How is the number of Kanban card groups calculated in a Kanban system?
- $K = D / L * S / C$
- $K = D - L - S + C$
- $K = D * L + S + C$ (correct)
- $K = D + L + S + C$
What is the function of safety stocks in a Kanban system?
What is the function of safety stocks in a Kanban system?
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How can material requirements be conveyed in a Kanban system other than using cards?
How can material requirements be conveyed in a Kanban system other than using cards?
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