Lean Manufacturing Principles Are Derived in Large Part from the Toyota

question 131

Multiple Choice

Lean manufacturing principles are derived in large part from the Toyota Production System (TPS) . Which of the following is not associated with the TPS?

• A) Use of batch processing.
• B) Development of long-term relationships with key suppliers.
• C) Emphasis on balanced, continuous-flow manufacturing.
• D) Continuous improvement and elimination of waste in the system.
• E) Use of flexible manufacturing systems (FMS).

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