Which One of the Following Scenarios Represents the Use of a Kanban

question 69

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following scenarios represents the use of a kanban to reduce inventories?

• A) A supervisor tells the operators to stay busy and start producing parts for next month.
• B) A "supplier" work centre signals the downstream workstation that a batch has been completed.
• C) A supervisor signals to several work centres that the production rate should be changed.
• D) A "customer" work centre signals to the "supplier" workstation that more parts are needed.
• E) An operator asks the next station's operator to help him fix his machine.

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Definitions:

Direct Labor

The wages and related benefits of employees who are directly involved in the production of goods or services.

Materials Requisition

The process of requesting and withdrawing materials from inventory for use in the production process or for other operational needs.

Source Document

An original record, such as an invoice or receipt, that evidences a business transaction.

Indirect Materials

Indirect materials are those materials used in the production process but are not directly traceable to specific products, such as lubricants for machinery.