How many kanbans should circulate between two workstations if demand is 500 units per hour,lead time is 20 minutes,container sizes are 35,and the company uses a safety factor of 5%?
A)4
B)5
C)12
D)8

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To calculate the number of kanbans, use the formula: (Demand rate x Lead time) / Container size x (1 + Safety factor). Here, (500 units/hour x 1/3 hour) / 35 x 1.05 = 5 kanbans.

How Many Kanbans Should Circulate Between Two Workstations If Demand