A work center is interested in limiting work-in-process by not allowing production to start again until the current batch is finished. The best solution most likely involves
A) MRP
B) ConWIP cards
C) Gantt Charts
D) Johnson's rule
E) Loading

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ConWIP cards (also known as Kanban cards) are a widely used tool in Lean manufacturing to control inventory levels and limit work-in-process. By implementing a pull system with ConWIP cards, production is only allowed to start again when the current batch is finished and the next card (representing the next batch) is available. MRP, Gantt Charts, Johnson's rule, and loading do not address the specific need to limit work-in-process in this manner.

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