Operations and Supply Chain Management 9th edition
Operations and Supply Chain Management 9th edition
9th Edition
ISBN: 9781119320975
Author: Roberta S. Russell, Bernard W. Taylor III
Publisher: WILEY
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Chapter 16, Problem 4P

a)

Summary Introduction

To determine: To compute the number of kanbans when demand is maximized up to 200 circuit boards on hourly basis.

Introduction:

Lean production is a system for the management in which it focuses on reducing waste, checking the quality, and all the efforts are put to fulfill the market needs. All the activities starting from manufacturing to distribution are managed efficiently through the lean system.

b)

Summary Introduction

To determine: To compute the number of kanbans when lead time gets increased up to 30 minutes.

Introduction:

Lean production is a system for the management in which it focuses on reducing waste, checking the quality, and all the efforts are put to fulfill the market needs. All the activities starting from manufacturing to distribution are managed efficiently through the lean system.

c)

Summary Introduction

To determine: To compute the number of kanbans when holding capacity of rack is half.

Introduction:

Lean production is a system for the management in which it focuses on reducing waste, checking the quality, and all the efforts are put to fulfill the market needs. All the activities starting from manufacturing to distribution are managed efficiently through the lean system.

d)

Summary Introduction

To determine: To compute the number of kanbans when safety factor increased up to 20 percent.

Introduction:

Lean production is a system for the management in which it focuses on reducing waste, checking the quality, and all the efforts are put to fulfill the market needs. All the activities starting from manufacturing to distribution are managed efficiently through the lean system.

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