Kanban system to control the flow of materials

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A manufacturer of thermostats uses a kanban system to control the flow of materials. The packaging center processes 15 thermostats an hour and receives completed thermostats every 35 minutes. Containers hold 9 thermostats each.

If management decides to keep 2 thermostats as safety stock, how many kanbans will be needed?

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