Question

Daily demand for a product is 200 units. the production lead time is 2 days. a 1-day safety stokc is kept. how many kanban containers will be needed if one container holds 100 units?

Answer 1

Answer:6 kanban containers are needed  

Explanation: Using the formula

Number of kanban containers =( dL + S)/C

Where

Average demand, d = 200

Lead time, L = 2 days

Safety stock is 1 day, S = 200 units

Quantity in containers, C  = 100

Number of kanban containers = dL + S/C

= (200 x 2 + 200)/ 100 =400+200/100

= 600/100 = 6

Therefore 6 kanban containers are needed