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Chapter 17, Problem 12PA
Summary Introduction
Interpretation: Number of Kanban card sets and maximum authorized inventory needs to be determined based on the given information.
Concept Introduction: A Kanban is important tool used in JIT system, it is a card that has all the relevant information such as order number, delivery time, delivered quantity, production quantity and so on, to make production operations efficient and waste free.
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