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Is the magic of pull simply that is limits the amount of WIP in the system during a disturbance or are there other things that make this system of control particularly good in certain situations?

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The solution provides a detailed discussion with references examining the magic of pull and if it limits WIP, and other factors that make this a particularly good system.

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There are many benefits to a pull system because it puts a ceiling on WIP. The situations where this would be most beneficial are if organizations have been struggling to introduce control into these areas. For example, because the "magic of pull" limits WIP, it also improves quality, and more particularly, improves the ...

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