Question: PQR Machining is implementing a pull system using Kanban as part of an effort to implement a lean approach to operations. Planned usage of a

PQR Machining is implementing a pull system using Kanban as part of an effort to implement a lean approach to operations. Planned usage of a particular part at one of its workstations is 200 parts per hour and a standard container has a capacity of 50 parts. The company operates one shift of 8 hours per day, and it takes 30 minutes for an empty container to be replenished and produced. In addition, management has determined that the workstation has an inefficiency factor of 10%. Calculate the number of cards/containers needed for the Kanban pull system for this work center

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