Which of the following statements regarding supply chain synchronization using kanbans is BEST?
A)An interruption in the flow of goods within a supplier's assembly operations will have no effect on final assembly downstream in the supply chain.
B)For the system to work properly, demand rates must be relatively stable and interruptions must be minimized.
C)If final assembly demand doubles, there is no need to change kanbans at each of the suppliers.
D)Final assembly demand may rise or fall, but the sum of the kanbans among all suppliers in the supply chain will remain constant.

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Kanban systems rely on stability in demand and minimizing interruptions to maintain synchronization in the supply chain. If sudden changes occur, adjustments may need to be made to the number or placement of kanbans. Options A, C, and D are incorrect because they suggest that the system is inflexible and cannot adapt to changes in demand or interruptions in the supply chain.

Which of the Following Statements Regarding Supply Chain Synchronization Using