Lean Thinking Is More About Cost Containment Than About Customer

question 31

True/False

Lean thinking is more about cost containment than about customer focus.

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Definitions:

Double-declining-balance

A method of accelerated depreciation where an asset’s book value is reduced at double the rate of its straight-line depreciation.

Salvage Value

The anticipated worth of an asset upon its sale following the conclusion of its useful life.

Useful Life

The estimated period over which a fixed asset is expected to be usable for the purpose it was acquired.

Leasehold Improvements

Enhancements made to a leased property by the lessee, such as additions or modifications, which typically improve the property's value or utility.