Which of the Following Is Not a Principle of Lean

question 99

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a principle of lean manufacturing?

• A) Products are pushed from the production end to the customer
• B) All activities that do not add value and maximize the use of scarce resources must be eliminated
• C) Achieve high inventory turnover rate.
• D) A lean manufacturing firm must have established and cooperative relationships with vendors
• E) All of the above are lean manufacturing principles.

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Definitions:

Trend Analysis

A quantitative approach to forecasting labour demand based on an organizational index such as sales.

Replacement Charts

Listings of current jobholders and people who are potential replacements if an opening occurs

Attrition

The gradual reduction in workforce through normal means, such as retirement or voluntary resignation, without actively replacing those positions.

Contract Workers

Individuals hired to perform specific tasks or projects for a limited period under a contract, rather than being permanent employees.