The Number of Kanbans or Containers Needed at a Workstation

question 18

Multiple Choice

The number of kanbans or containers needed at a workstation is dependent on all except which of the following?

• A) the demand rate
• B) the number of workers
• C) the size of the container
• D) the lead time
• E) the safety stock level

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Definitions:

Producer Surplus

The difference between what producers are willing to accept for a good versus what they actually receive, often reflecting profits above minimum costs.

Supply Curve

A graphical representation of the relationship between the price of a good and the amount of it that suppliers are willing to sell.

Sellers Receive

The amount or proceeds that sellers get from selling goods or services in the market.

Producer Surplus

The extra benefit or profit that producers make when they sell a product for more than the minimum price they were willing to accept.