A Production System Uses Kanban Cards to Control Production and Movement

question 87

Short Answer

A production system uses kanban cards to control production and movement of parts. One work center uses an average of 40 pieces per hour of a certain part. Standard containers hold 10 parts. The cycle time for parts containers is about 36 minutes. Management has assigned an efficiency factor of .20 to this work center. How many containers should be used to support this operation?

Calculate and interpret the asset turnover ratio.

Understand the proper reporting of gains and losses from asset sales in financial statements.

Comprehend the criteria for asset recognition and capitalization of costs associated with acquisition and improvement.

Distinguish between capital and operating expenditures and their impact on financial reporting.

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Definitions:

Money

A means of trade employed to simplify the process of buying and selling goods and services.

Product Market

The marketplace in which final goods or services are offered to consumers, businesses, and the public sector.

Household

A social unit of people living together, typically characterized by common residence, economic cooperation, and often familial ties.

Business

An organization or economic system where goods and services are exchanged for one another or for money.