A Newly Launched Twenty-First Century Addition to Production Strategy Which

question 11

Multiple Choice

A newly launched twenty-first century addition to production strategy which leverages lean manufacturing strategies, Six Sigma best practices, and real-time actionable intelligence from the factory floor is called:

• A) just-in-time inventory.
• B) adaptive manufacturing.
• C) machine flexibility.
• D) capacity requirements planning.

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Definitions:

Protonation

The addition of a proton (H+) to an atom, molecule, or ion, usually increasing its net positive charge.

Sodium Hydroxide

A strong base and alkali that is highly soluble in water, forming caustic solutions, commonly used in many industrial and laboratory processes.

Transformation

A thorough or dramatic change in form or appearance.

Isobutylbenzene

An organic compound made up of a benzene ring attached to an isobutyl group, used in the manufacture of other chemicals.