Which One Is NOT an Application of Lean Principle in Services

question 105

Multiple Choice

Which one is NOT an application of lean principle in services?

• A) JIT in food supply management
• B) improving kitchen layout at McDonald's to drive seconds out of the production process
• C) inventory sharing among members of the pharmaceutical network
• D) scheduling personnel availability at 15-minute increments to meet demand fluctuations
• E) securing more inventory to prepare for disruption in production

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Definitions:

Mass Production

The manufacturing of large quantities of standardized products, often using assembly lines or automated technology, to achieve economies of scale.

Mass Marketing

A marketing strategy that aims to appeal to a broad range of consumers by reaching out to large audiences with a uniform message.

Target Marketing

The process of identifying and focusing marketing efforts on a specific segment of the market that is most likely to purchase a product or service.

Finite Population Correction

An adjustment made to the standard deviation or variance formula when sampling from a small or finite population, ensuring more accurate estimates.