The Delivery Lead Time Was Highly Variable as Was the Quality

question 7

Multiple Choice

The delivery lead time was highly variable as was the quality of the product being shipped. These two factors combined to contribute to the waste of:

• A)unnecessary transportation.
• B)unnecessary inventory.
• C)unnecessary motion.
• D)waiting.

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Definitions:

Carrying Value

The book value of an asset as shown on the balance sheet, calculated as the original cost minus accumulated depreciation, impairment charges, or amortization.

Selling Price

The amount of money a buyer pays to purchase a product or service from a seller.

Restructuring Gain

Income recognized from the process of reorganizing the legal, ownership, operational, or other structures of a company to make it more profitable or organized.

Stamping Machine

A machine used in the manufacturing process to imprint or shape items with specific designs or patterns.