Practical Operations Management
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Author: Simpson
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Chapter 12, Problem 6P
Summary Introduction
Interpretation: Permission granted by second type of card is to be determined.
Concept Introduction: Kanban:
Since inventories are located in several locations in a large production unit; it will be very difficult to track the inventories. Proper monitoring of the bins is essential. Kanban system uses different cards to signal and regulate the production of a plant.
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