Question: chapter 17 problem 14 14. Due to rapid changes in technology, a telecommunications manufacturer decides to produce a router, using TIT methods. Daily demand for

chapter 17 problem 14

chapter 17 problem 14 14. Due to rapid changes inchapter 17 problem 14 14. Due to rapid changes in

14. Due to rapid changes in technology, a telecommunications manufacturer decides to produce a router, using TIT methods. Daily demand for the router is 17 units per day. The routers are built on racks that hold four at a time (i.e., the container size). Total processing and waiting time is 3.75 days. The process manager wants a safety factor of only 5 percent. a. How many Kanbans are required? b. What is the maximum authorized router inventory? C. If you assume that one-half of the racks are empty and one-half are full at any given time, what is the average inventory of routers? d. What are the new answers to (a) through (c) if, due to process improvements, the total processing and waiting time is reduced from 3.75 to 2.75 days

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