Which of the Following Is NOT Consistent with the Lean

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT consistent with the lean philosophy?

• A) Cross-training employees to increase processing flexibility
• B) Developing a culture of continuous improvement within the organization
• C) Increasing batch sizes to take advantage of economies of scale
• D) Positioning WIP inventories near each processing center

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Definitions:

Linear Manner

In a direct and proportional way, where changes in one quantity lead to predictable and constant changes in another.

Values Increase

refers to a scenario where numerical values or quantities grow or become larger.

Scatter Diagram

A graphical representation of two variable data points that helps to determine the relationship between them.

Linear Relationship

A type of relation between two variables where the change in one variable is directly proportional to the change in another variable.