Means-Tested Programs Are Also Called

question 201

Multiple Choice

Means-tested programs are also called

• A) public assistance programs.
• B) entitlement programs.
• C) social insurance programs.
• D) safety net programs.
• E) None of the above

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Definitions:

JIT

Just-In-Time, a management philosophy aimed at eliminating waste by receiving goods only as they are needed in the production process.

Kanban

A scheduling system for lean manufacturing and just-in-time manufacturing (JIT), signaling the need to move materials within a production facility or to the facility from the external supplier.

MRP

Material Requirements Planning, a software-based production planning and inventory control system used to manage manufacturing processes.

Short-Term Scheduling

The process of assigning and managing tasks or resources over a short period of time, typically focused on immediate or near-term objectives.