Which of the Following Is Not True About Lean Principles

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true about lean principles?

• A) Lean manufacturing plants look significantly different from traditional plants.
• B) They are always transferable to front-office services that involve high customer contact.
• C) Lean manufacturing plants use multi-skilled workers who perform both direct and indirect work.
• D) In the airline industry,idle time is the largest form of waste.

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