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3. A bottling plant fills 2,400 bottles every two hours. The lead time is 40 minutes and a container accommodates 120 bottles. The safety stock is 10 percent of expected demand. How many kanban cards are needed?

K = DL(1+S)
C

D = 2,400 bottles every two hours
L = 40 minutes
S = 10 percent
C = 120 bottles

K = 2,400x40(1+.1)
120

K = 2,400x40(1.1)
120

K = 2,400x44
120

K = 105,600
120

K = 880

880 kanban cards needed.

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