In a Kanban System, in the Formula (I $\alpha$ )]/C), the Alpha

Multiple Choice

In a Kanban system, in the formula (i.e., K = [d (p + w) (1 + $\alpha$ ) ]/C) , the alpha ( $\alpha$ ) is analogous to _____.

A) demand during the lead time
B) a form of safety stock
C) capacity utilization
D) the reorder point