Which One of the Following Statements Is TRUE

question 138

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements is TRUE?

• A) Two operating rules for the kanban system are (1) the container size should be equal to at least seven days of supply and (2) each container must have a kanban card.
• B) The kanban system is more effective when the assembly schedule calls for small lots and does not fluctuate much from day to day.
• C) The number of kanban cards should be equal to the desired safety stock times alpha.
• D) Supplier performance is much more important in U.S. environments than such factors as lot sizes, scrap losses, and worker flexibility.

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