Robert produces 300 units of a product per hour and30 units are needed to fi ll a container. It takes 15 minutes toreceive the materials needed from the previous workstation. Th ecompany currently uses a safely stock of 10 percent. Determinethe number of kanbans needed between Robert’s station and theprevious process

Suppose that a lean work center is being operated with a lot size of 50 units. Assume that 200 parts are demanded per hour and it takes three hours to circulate a container, including all setup, run, move, andidle time. a. Calculate the number of kanban containers required. b. What is the maximum inventory that will accumulate? c. What can be done to reduce the inventory level? Suggest alternatives.

Explain the issues involved in managing the transition from traditional to lean operations.

Describe the strengths and weakness of Lean operations and traditional operations?