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would have to put together the necessary kits based on the kanbans submit-
ted and deliver them just-in-time according to a standardized route. Indeed,
standardized work for conveyance processes corresponds closely to that for
production processes (Figure5.5
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).
Pitch determines the frequency of withdrawal, and is a multiple of takt
time. For example, if a part has a takt time of one minute and there are 10
parts per tray, the pitch will be 10 minutes.
How Frequently Should We Provide Production Orders?
This is the same as asking, “How big should our lots be?” In the long term our
goal is one-piec ...