A Company Is Using a Kanban System with 2 Containers

question 19

Multiple Choice

A company is using a Kanban system with 2 containers, each holding 50 parts, between a downstream (using) and an upstream (producing) work center. The using work center can handle 250 jobs per day. The average elapsed time for the entire cycle is currently 0.25 days. The company is concerned about the safety factor for the operation. Which of the following is the safety factor (α) of the current operation?

• A) 20 percent
• B) 60 percent
• C) 80 percent
• D) 40 percent

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Definitions:

Nicotine

An addictive chemical found in tobacco products that stimulates the brain and enhances feelings of pleasure and arousal.

Monoamine

A category of neurotransmitter that includes serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine, which play key roles in regulating mood, arousal, and cognition.

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter important for brain and muscle function, involved in arousal, attention, memory, and motivation.

Serotonin Antagonist

A type of drug that blocks serotonin receptors, affecting mood, appetite, and other functions.