When Using MRP and Kanban Together

question 61

Multiple Choice

When using MRP and kanban together:

• A) the control capabilities of MRP are used instead of those from kanban.
• B) the planning capabilities of kanban are used instead of those from MRP.
• C) the demand rate should be variable in order to derive the greatest benefit from the MRP portion of the system.
• D) the number of kanbans is recalculated from the MRP system's order changes throughout the horizon.

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