A Kanban System Is an Important Mechanism for JIT Management

question 82

Multiple Choice

A kanban system is an important mechanism for JIT management. Which one of the following statements regarding the operation of a kanban system is TRUE?

• A) A kanban and a container move as a pair once production begins at the fabrication process.
• B) An empty container can be exchanged for a full container at the storage location even though no kanban is on the full container.
• C) A typical kanban used in the JIT system includes various information such as item number, unit price, competitor's product name, and its price.
• D) A kanban can be used to set the order quantity, but not the inventory level.

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