How Many Kanbans Should Circulate Between Two Workstations If Demand

question 65

Multiple Choice

How many kanbans should circulate between two workstations if demand is 500 units per hour,lead time is 20 minutes,container sizes are 35,and the company uses a safety factor of 5%?

• A)4
• B)5
• C)12
• D)8

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Definitions:

Machine Hours

Machine hours represent the total time a machine is operated within a specific period. This metric is often used in manufacturing to allocate costs based on machine usage.

Number Of Employees

The total count of individuals employed by a company, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Step-down Method

An allocation method used in cost accounting to distribute overhead costs from service departments to producing departments based on a hierarchy of service relationships.

Number Of Employees

The total count of individuals working for a company, including full-time, part-time, and temporary staff.