What Did the Deming Chain Reaction Claim

question 122

Multiple Choice

What did the Deming Chain Reaction claim?

• A) Mistakes in the production line would have a chain reaction; in other words, a mistake at one stage in a production process would create problems leading to additional mistakes at later stages of the process.
• B) Lean manufacturing should be the number one concern of all firms, because attention to ideas that keep inventories lean will increase revenues more than any other strategy.
• C) A supply chain is only as strong as its weakest link.
• D) A focus on quality would have a positive effect on several aspects of the business, including an increase in market share and an increase in jobs.

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