Which of the Following Statements About the Lean Approach and JIT

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the lean approach and JIT is false?

• A)JIT tends to focus on product movement from manufacturer to retailer
• B)organizations should give careful consideration before adopting a lean philosophy
• C)the lean approach views inventory as waste
• D)trucking is an important mode of transportation in JIT systems
• E)all are true

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