Kanban is a term used to indicate some type of visual signal in the replenishment process. which statement best describes the use of kanban in reducing inventories in a just-in-time type of operation? a. an operator asks the next station's operator to him fix his machine. b. a supervisor signals to several work centers that the production rate should be changed. c. a "supplier" work center signals the downstream workstation that a batch has been completed. d. a "customer" work center signals to the "supplier" workstation that more parts are needed. e. a supervisor tells the operators to stay busy and start producing parts for next month.

The returns on the common stock of maynard cosmetic specialties are quite cyclical. in a boom economy, the stock is expected to return 22 percent in comparison to 9 percent in a normal economy and a negative 14 percent in a recessionary period. the probability of a recession is 35 percent while the probability of a boom is 10 percent. what is the standard deviation of the returns on this stock?

Explain the relationship between consumers and producers in economic growth and activity

Croy inc. has the following projected sales for the next five months: month sales in units april 3,850 may 3,875 june 4,260 july 4,135 august 3,590 croy’s finished goods inventory policy is to have 60 percent of the next month’s sales on hand at the end of each month. direct material costs $2.50 per pound, and each unit requires 2 pounds. raw materials inventory policy is to have 50 percent of the next month’s production needs on hand at the end of each month. raw materials on hand at march 31 totaled 3,741 pounds. 1. determine budgeted production for april, may, and june. 2. determine the budgeted cost of materials purchased for april, may, and june. (round your answers to 2 decimal places.)