A Common Objective of Both MRP and the Lean Philosophy

question 107

Multiple Choice

A common objective of both MRP and the lean philosophy is to

• A)smooth the flow of production.
• B)reduce (and ultimately eliminate)"excess" inventory.
• C)obtain high quality components.
• D)reduce overhead.
• E)eliminate process bottlenecks.

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Definitions:

Dendrite

The neuron’s bushy, branching extensions that receive messages and conduct impulses toward the cell body.

Cell Body

The part of a neuron that contains the nucleus and connects to dendrites and the axon, responsible for the cell's metabolic activities.

Peripheral Nervous System

The portion of the nervous system that lies outside the brain and spinal cord, responsible for connecting the CNS to limbs and organs.

Motor Neurons

Nerve cells that originate in the brain or spinal cord and project their axons to muscle fibers, facilitating voluntary and involuntary movements.