OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT IN SUPPLY CHAIN
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT IN SUPPLY CHAIN
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ISBN: 9781264093069
Author: SCHROEDER
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 7, Problem 7P

a)

Summary Introduction

To determine: The number of Kanban containers required.

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)

Summary Introduction

To determine: The maximum inventory that can be accumulate.

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)

Summary Introduction

To determine: The way to reduce the inventory level.

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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Suppose that a lean work center is being operated with a lot size of 50 units. Assume that 200 parts are demanded per hour and it takes three hours to circulate a container, including all setup, run, move, andidle time. a. Calculate the number of kanban containers required. b. What is the maximum inventory that will accumulate? c. What can be done to reduce the inventory level? Suggest alternatives.
Suppose that a lean work center is being operated with a lot size of 50 units. Assume that 200 parts are demanded per hour and it takes three hours to circulate a container, including all setup, run, move, and idle time.a. Calculate the number of kanban containers required.b. What is the maximum inventory that will accumulate?c. What can be done to reduce the inventory level? Suggest alternatives.
Please do not give solution in image format thanku Suppose that a lean work center is being operated with a lot size of 50 units. Assume that 200 parts are demanded per hour and it takes three hours to circulate a container, including all setup, run, move, and idle time. A. Calculate the number of kanban containers required. B. What is the maximum inventory that will accumulate? C. What can be done to reduce the inventory level? Suggest alternatives.
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