A Kanban System Is an Important Mechanism for Lean System

question 162

Multiple Choice

A Kanban system is an important mechanism for lean system management. Which one of the following statements regarding the operation of a Kanban system is best?

• A) A typical Kanban used in the JIT system includes information such as item number, unit price, competitor's product name, and its price.
• B) A Kanban can be used to set the order quantity but not the inventory level.
• C) A Kanban and a container move as a pair once production begins at the fabrication process.
• D) An empty container can be exchanged for a full container at the storage location even though no Kanban is on the full container.

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Definitions:

Dummy Variables

Binary variables created to represent categorical data in order to use such variables in regression analysis.

Nominal Variable

A type of categorical variable for which there is no inherent order or ranking among the categories.

Indicator Variables

Variables used in regression analysis that take on the value of 0 or 1 to indicate the absence or presence of a categorical effect that may be expected to shift the outcome.

Indicator Variable

A variable used in mathematical modeling and statistical analysis that takes on the value of 0 or 1 to indicate the absence or presence of a certain condition or feature.