Which One of the Following Is NOT a Characteristic of a Pull

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is NOT a characteristic of a pull production system?

• A) Inventories are reduced to a minimum by purchasing raw materials and producing units only as needed to meet consumer demand.
• B) Raw materials are released to production far in advance of being needed to ensure no interruptions in work flows due to shortages of raw materials.
• C) Products are completed just in time to be shipped to customers.
• D) Manufactured parts are completed just in time to be assembled into products.

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Definitions:

Subjective Utility

An individual's perceived value or satisfaction obtained from consuming goods or services.

Individual's Willingness

Refers to the level of readiness or eagerness a person has to engage in a particular behavior or action.

Outcome

The result or effect of an action, situation, or event; the consequence or end-result.

Expected Value Theory

A mathematical concept that calculates the average outcome when the future includes scenarios that may or may not happen, widely used in decision-making processes.