Which of the Following Is Specifically Characterized by the Elimination

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is specifically characterized by the elimination of waste through a focus on exactly what the customer wants?

• A) Just-in-time (JIT)
• B) Toyota Production System (TPS)
• C) Lean operations
• D) Material requirements planning (MRP)
• E) kanban

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Definitions:

Consumer Surplus

The difference between what consumers are willing to pay for a good or service and what they actually pay, representing their gain from the transaction.

Market Equilibrium

A market state where the quantity demanded equals the quantity supplied, leading to no pressure on the price to either rise or fall.

Good

A material item or service that satisfies a want or need and is available for sale or trade.

Deadweight Loss

Deadweight loss represents the efficiency lost to an economy because of market inefficiencies or interventions, where resources are not allocated optimally.