Production and Operations Analysis, Seventh Edition
Production and Operations Analysis, Seventh Edition
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ISBN: 9781478623069
Author: Steven Nahmias, Tava Lennon Olsen
Publisher: Waveland Press, Inc.
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Chapter 8.6, Problem 37P

(a)

Summary Introduction

Interpretation:The total number of kanban tickets is to be calculated.

Concept Introduction:

The following formulas will be used −

  y=D¯L+wa

  ay=D¯L+w

  h=lc

(b)

Summary Introduction

Interpretation: The maximum WIP inventory that company can expect is to be calculated.

Concept Introduction:

The following formulas will be used −

  y=D¯L+wa

  ay=D¯L+w

  h=lc

(c)

Summary Introduction

Interpretation: The annual carrying cost of WIP inventory that company is incurring is to be calculated.

Concept Introduction:

The following formulas will be used −

  y=D¯L+wa

  ay=D¯L+w

  h=lc

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