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

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In a pull system, inventory is only moved when it is needed by the next workstation. Therefore, if there is excess inventory in front of a workstation, it indicates that the previous workstation has produced more than what is needed and there may be problems with the flow of materials.

In a Pull System, a Quantity of Inventory in Front