The number of kanbans should be equal to which of the following?
A) one
B) the ratio of (demand during lead time + safety stock) to container size
C) one-half of the EOQ
D) one full day's production divided by the EOQ
E) the ratio of demand during lead time to (container size + safety stock)

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The number of kanbans should be equal to the ratio of (demand during lead time + safety stock) to container size. This ensures that there are enough kanban cards to signal the replenishment of inventory at the right time, while also taking into account variations in demand and the need for safety stock.

The Number of Kanbans Should Be Equal to Which of the Following