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

Question

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

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The number of kanbans should ideally be equal to the ratio of demand during lead time plus safety stock to container size. This helps in ensuring a steady flow of materials and avoids any backlogs or delays in the production process. Option B represents the same.

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