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?

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Definitions:

δ-Valerolactone

A sustainable, bio-based compound used as a solvent and potential monomer for polymer production, derived from biomass processing.

Methanol

A simple alcohol with the formula CH3OH, used as a solvent, antifreeze, fuel, and as a precursor to other chemicals.

Catalytic Acid

An acid that speeds up a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process, by providing protons to facilitate the reaction.

Carboxylic Acid

An organic compound containing a carboxyl group (C(O)OH), known for its acidity due to the hydrogen atom's ability to dissociate from the carboxyl group.