Which of the Following Statements Holds True for Kanban Production

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements holds true for kanban production control systems?

• A) The authority to produce or supply additional parts comes from upstream operations.
• B) In a paperless control system, containers can be used instead of cards.
• C) The cards or containers make up the kanban push system.
• D) They require substantial quantitative analysis prior to implementation.
• E) They have not been successful outside of Japan and the United States.

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Definitions:

Bus Topology

A network configuration in which all stations are connected in parallel with the communication medium and all stations can receive information from any other station on the network.

Stations

Refers to individual devices or work areas within a networked or production system, each capable of performing specific tasks or functions.

In Series

A configuration where components are connected along a single path, so the same current flows through all components.

EtherNet/IP

An industrial network protocol designed to adapt the Common Industrial Protocol to standard Ethernet.