In a "pull system," a pile of inventory in front of a workstation indicates problems at that workstation.

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In a pull system, the production is triggered by actual customer demand, hence no inventory is kept in excess. A pile of inventory in front of a workstation indicates that the workstation is producing more than what is needed, which can cause problems such as overproduction, waste, and decreased efficiency.

In a "Pull System," a Pile of Inventory in Front