Which of the following statements holds true for kanban production control systems?
A) The authority to produce or supply additional parts comes from upstream operations.
B) In a paperless control system, containers can be used instead of cards.
C) The cards or containers make up the kanban push system.
D) They require substantial quantitative analysis prior to implementation.
E) They have not been successful outside of Japan and the United States.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Kanban systems can indeed use containers as signals in a paperless control system, where the presence or absence of a container indicates the need for more parts or supplies, thus maintaining the flow of production without the need for traditional paper kanban cards.

Which of the Following Statements Holds True for Kanban Production