Lead Time for Computers Is 7 Days with Daily Demand

question 130

Multiple Choice

Lead time for computers is 7 days with daily demand of 5 computers and a safety stock of 1 day. Each kanban holds 8 computers. What is the correct number of kanbans?

• A) not enough information
• B) 1
• C) 5
• D) 7
• E) 8

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