In Lean Thinking,inventory Hides a Variety of Forms of Waste

question 30

Multiple Choice

In lean thinking,inventory hides a variety of forms of waste.Which of the following is NOT an example of waste hidden by inventory?

• A) Inferior product quality.
• B) Unreliable production machinery.
• C) Long, but certain, delivery lead times.
• D) Unreliable suppliers.

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Definitions:

Glossopharyngeal Nerve

The ninth cranial nerve which is responsible for sensory and motor functions in the throat, including taste on the posterior third of the tongue.

Sense of Taste

The sense of taste is one of the five traditional senses and refers to the capability to discern different flavors in food and drinks through taste receptor cells on the tongue.

Intrinsic Tongue Muscles

Muscles located entirely within the tongue, essential for movements like rolling and elongating.

Cranial Nerves

Twelve pairs of nerves that originate in the brain and control a variety of functions including sensation, motor skills, and autonomic functions in the head and neck.