Although Lean Systems Tend to Produce Standardized Product Lines, to Provide

question 119

Multiple Choice

Although lean systems tend to produce standardized product lines, to provide production variety without accompanying waste, lean producers often use __________ in __________.

• A)standardized parts; modular designs
• B)jidoka parts; kaizen designs
• C)modular parts; flexible designs
• D)capable parts; automated designs
• E)heijunka parts; kanban designs

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Definitions:

Price Takers

Economic agents in a market who accept the prevailing market price as given because they have no power to influence it.

Differentiated Product

A differentiated product is one that is distinct from similar products on the market through unique features, branding, or quality, enabling companies to target specific market segments.

Perfectly Competitive

A market structure where many firms sell identical products, entry and exit are easy, and no single buyer or seller has market power.

Total Revenue

The total income generated from the sale of goods or services, calculated by multiplying the price per unit by the number of units sold.