Which One of the Following Statements Regarding the Toyota Production

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Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements regarding the Toyota production system is BEST?

• A)It is particularly well suited for making irregularly used parts and customized "specials."
• B)It is a "push system," with orders pushed out in anticipation of future requirements.
• C)Each container has either a withdrawal or production-ordering Kanban.
• D)It does not use poka yoke or 5S practices.

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