Concept explainers
a
Interpretation:
Duration to fill one container.
Concept Introduction: Kanban card is an indicator used by various departments of a firm or a company to inform about the shortage of components being faced. It is a card that is used when raw material or any item is completely finished. The consumption team uses its kanban card only when its item is almost completely used up and the kanban card is used to give a signal to the production team for the procurement of raw material and processing of it.
b
Interpretation:
Ways to change Kanban loop next month.
Concept Introduction: Kanban card is an indicator used by various departments of a firm or a company to inform about the shortage of components being faced. It is a card that is used when raw material or any item is completely finished. The consumption team uses its kanban card only when its item is almost completely used up and the kanban card is used to give a signal to the production team for the procurement of raw material and processing of it.
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