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A tool used to level the mix and volume of production by distributing kanban at fixed intervals. Also known as a leveling box.
Meaning and application in management
A tool used to level the mix and volume of production by distributing kanban at fixed intervals. Also known as a leveling box. See: Every Part Every Interval (EPEx), Heijunka, Kanban, Material Handling, Paced Withdrawal, Pitch.
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