Registration Under ISO 9000 Is

question 29

Multiple Choice

Registration under ISO 9000 is

• A)required for all companies doing business internationally.
• B)required for all European companies doing business in Europe.
• C)not required for U.S.companies unless they use European suppliers.
• D)required for all companies producing regulated products to be sold in the European Union.

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Definitions:

Reduced Inventory

Reduced inventory involves minimizing the amount of goods or materials held in stock to lower costs, reduce waste, and increase efficiency in production and distribution processes.

JIT

Just-In-Time, an inventory management strategy to increase efficiency and decrease waste by receiving goods only as they are needed in the production process.

TPS

Toyota Production System, a manufacturing methodology focused on reducing waste and improving efficiency and quality.

Lean Systems

Lean systems are management philosophies that focus on minimizing waste within manufacturing systems while simultaneously maximizing productivity.