EBK OM
EBK OM
6th Edition
ISBN: 9781305888210
Author: Collier
Publisher: YUZU
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Chapter 17, Problem 13PA

(a)

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Interpretation: Number of Kanban card sets needs to be determined based on the given information.

Concept Introduction: A Kanban is important tool used in JIT system, it is a card that has all the relevant information such as order number, delivery time, delivered quantity, production quantity and so on, to make production operations efficient and waste free.

(b)

Summary Introduction

Interpretation: Maximum authorized inventory needs to be determined based on the given information.

Concept Introduction: A Kanban is important tool used in JIT system, it is a card that has all the relevant information such as order number, delivery time, delivered quantity, production quantity and so on, to make production operations efficient and waste free.

(c)

Summary Introduction

Interpretation: New values of Kanban card sets and Maximum authorized inventory needs to be determined based on the given information.

Concept Introduction: A Kanban is important tool used in JIT system, it is a card that has all the relevant information such as order number, delivery time, delivered quantity, production quantity and so on, to make production operations efficient and waste free.

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