a. Kanban is a Japanese word for card, identify at least four (4) signals used to indicate the levels of inventory in a storage area. (2 Marks)

b. Jake's Food Processing Company wants to establish kanbans to feed a newly established work cell. The following data has been provided: daily demand; 350 units, production lead time 0.75 day, safety stock 0.25 day, Kanban size 75 units. How many kanbans are needed? (4 Marks)

c. As a student of operations management, you are eager to try implementing 5Ss at home. Briefly explain how you would go about implementing the second and third steps in any section of your home. (4 Marks)