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 orders of 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 these are kanban applications.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Stocking up on turkeys before Thanksgiving is not a direct application of kanbans, as it does not involve a visual signal or card indicating when to produce or replenish items. The other options all involve visual signals or cards that trigger action and therefore are applications of kanbans.

A Grocery Store Is Attempting to Implement a Kanban System