A Grocery Store Is Attempting to Implement a Kanban System

question 114

Multiple Choice

A grocery store is attempting to implement a kanban system.Which of the following would not be an application of kanbans?

• A)An empty doughnut tray signaling the bakery to produce 2 dozen glazed doughnuts.
• B)A line of 5 people in the Chinese department signaling the department to heat 5 Crab Rangoon.
• C)A red light on top of the cashier's lane signals that the cashier needs additional change replenished.
• D)The meat department stocking up on turkeys before Thanksgiving.
• E)All of the above are kanban applications.

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