Which of the Following Statements Regarding Lean Systems Is FALSE

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding lean systems is FALSE?

• A) Lean systems are a "push" type of production planning system.
• B) Lean systems emphasize reduction in setup (changeover) time.
• C) Lean systems emphasize reduction in inventory levels.
• D) Lean systems utilize "kanbans" to signal the need for production.

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Definitions:

Gene-Centered View

A perspective in evolutionary biology that focuses on the role of genes in driving the process of evolution through the survival and replication of those genes that confer a selective advantage.

Evolution by Natural Selection

A process where organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring, leading to the prevalence of beneficial traits in a population over generations.

Gene Frequency

The ratio of a particular allele to the total of all other alleles of the same gene in a given population.

Convergent Evolution

The process where organisms not closely related independently evolve similar traits as a result of having to adapt to similar environments or ecological niches.