Practical Operations Management
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ISBN: 9781939297136
Author: Simpson
Publisher: HERCHER PUBLISHING,INCORPORATED
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Chapter 12, Problem 7P
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Interpretation: Item that reduces the number of kanban cards is to be deteremined.
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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