A Kanban system is an important mechanism for lean system management.Which one of the following statements regarding the operation of a Kanban system is BEST?
A)A typical Kanban used in the JIT system includes information such as item number,unit price,competitor's product name,and its price.
B)A Kanban can be used to set the order quantity but not the inventory level.
C)A Kanban and a container move as a pair once production begins at the fabrication process.
D)An empty container can be exchanged for a full container at the storage location even though no Kanban is on the full container.

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Option A is incorrect because a typical Kanban does not include information such as competitor's product name and its price. It only includes necessary information such as part name, number, and location.

Option B is incorrect because a Kanban is used to signal when to produce and how much to produce. It is directly related to inventory level management.

Option C is correct because a Kanban and a container move as a pair during the production process. When a container is emptied, the corresponding Kanban is returned to the previous workstation to signal production.

Option D is incorrect because an empty container cannot be exchanged for a full container without a Kanban attached to it. The Kanban serves as the movement request for the material or product.

A Kanban System Is an Important Mechanism for Lean System