1. Bracket Manufacturing uses a Kanban system for a component. Daily demand is 1,300 units. Each container has a combined waiting and processing time of 0.75 days. If the container size is 70 and the alpha value () is 12%, how many Kanban card sets should be authorized? Round your answer up to the whole number.

a. ________ Kanban card set(s)

What is the maximum authorized inventory? Use the rounded value from the previous question. Round your answer to the nearest whole number.

b. __________ unit(s)

2.

Lou's Bakery has established that JIT should be used for chocolate chips due to the high probability of the kitchen heat melting the chips. The average demand is 150 cups of chocolate chips per week. The average setup and processing time is 1/5 day. Each container holds exactly 4 cups. The current safety stock factor is 5 percent. The baker operates six days per week.

How many Kanbans are required for the bakery? Round your answer up to the whole number.

a. ________ Kanbans

What is the maximum authorized inventory? Use the rounded value from the previous question. Round your answer to the nearest whole number.

b. ________ cups

If the average setup and processing time is increased to 3/5 of a day due to a process change, how many Kanbans are required for the bakery? Round your answer up to the whole number.

c. ________ Kanbans

What is the maximum authorized inventory under new conditions? Use the rounded value from the previous question. Round your answer to the nearest whole number.

d. _______ cups