Asked by marissa ciavatta on Jul 27, 2024
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The number of kanbans decreases as safety stock is increased.
Kanbans
A scheduling system for lean manufacturing and just-in-time manufacturing (JIT).
Safety Stock
Extra stock to allow for uneven demand; a buffer.
- Understand the function of inventory and setup times in attaining reduced average inventory levels.
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Braden NobleAug 01, 2024
Final Answer :
False
Explanation :
The number of kanbans generally increases as safety stock is increased, as safety stock is a cushion of extra inventory that allows for unexpected demand or delays in the supply chain, and thus requires additional kanbans to maintain desired levels of inventory.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the function of inventory and setup times in attaining reduced average inventory levels.