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:

Trade Surplus

Occurs when a country's exports exceed its imports during a specific time period, indicating a positive balance of trade.

Bilateral Trade Agreement

An agreement between two countries that lowers tariffs and trade barriers on most goods and services traded between them.

Exports

Goods or services produced in one country and sold to buyers in another, contributing to a country's economy by bringing in revenues.

Mercantilism

An economic theory and practice dominant in Europe from the 16th to the 18th century, focusing on accumulating wealth through trade and having a positive balance of trade.