Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of a Lean

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a characteristic of a lean production and just-in-time (JIT) manufacturing environment but not of a traditional manufacturing environment?

• A) Increased inventory levels
• B) Increased product defects
• C) Increased reliance on a select number of suppliers
• D) Increased production time

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Definitions:

Synthesize

The process of combining different elements or components to form a coherent whole, especially in the context of producing chemical compounds or complex ideas.

Sufficient Amounts

Quantities or volumes that are adequate for meeting needs, requirements, or purposes specified in a particular context.

Steroids

A large class of organic compounds with a characteristic molecular structure containing four rings; they include many hormones, alkaloids, and vitamins.

Structural Related

Referring to the relationship or similarities in the physical or anatomical structure of different entities.