In Toyota's JIT System Where Small-Lot-Size Inventories Are the Norm

question 8

True/False

In Toyota's JIT system where small-lot-size inventories are the norm, the role of the worker is critical because a problem anywhere in the process threatens to bring production to a halt.

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Definitions:

Models

Representations, often simplified or idealized, used to explain, predict, or simulate complex systems or behaviors.

Real-world Concerns

Issues or problems that affect individuals, communities, or societies in practical, everyday life rather than theoretical contexts.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral principle where the removal of an unpleasant stimulus following a behavior makes the behavior more likely to occur in the future.

Punishment

A consequence that follows an undesirable behavior, with the intention of decreasing or eliminating that behavior.