Daily Usage of a Part Is 20 in a Facility

question 15

Essay

Daily usage of a part is 20 in a facility that operates 250 days of the year.Setup cost is $20 and annualized carrying cost is $210.Production of this part occurs at the rate of 50 per day when production of the part is underway.Lead time is 1 day;safety stock is 1/2 day's production.What is the optimum kanban size,and number of kanbans?

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Definitions:

Profitable

A state or condition of yielding a financial profit or gain; it is often considered after all expenses have been deducted.

Opportunity Cost

The cost of foregone alternatives; the value of the best alternative that is not chosen.

Leisure

Free time when individuals are not working, which can be used for rest, recreation, or personal activities.

Opportunity Cost

The worth of the best option that was given up to make a choice.