a)
To determine: The number of containers required to operate the system.
Introduction:
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.
b)
To determine: The maximum inventory that can be accumulated.
Introduction:
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.
c)
To determine: The number of Kanban cards needed.
Introduction:
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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