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Chapter 7, Problem 1DQ
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To determine: The details about the firm that has repetitive manufacturing facility.

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Lean systems in an organization would have greater impact on the customers and their values. The goal of lean thinking is to improve the productivity of the department, and the goal for any lean system is to maximize the customer value.

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Determine the details about the firm that has repetitive manufacturing facility:

If the master schedule is similar on a daily or weekly basis, it is said to be repetitive manufacturing. Uncertainty in supply and demand, large finished goods lot size, variation in processing rate, and ordering supplies in large lot size are the typical causes for inventory. Lot size is based on the demand, and the setup time is based on the lot size. Lean production approach can be used in the facility.

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