Asked by hennebry waters on Jul 18, 2024
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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
Just-In-Time (JIT)
A production strategy that strives to improve a business's return on investment by reducing in-process inventory and associated carrying costs, delivering materials just when they are needed.
Customer Wants
Specific desires or requirements of consumers that businesses aim to meet with their products or services in order to satisfy and retain their clientele.
- Identify the key characteristics and goals of Lean operations, JIT, and the Toyota Production System (TPS).
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Channell CarmonJul 21, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Lean operations specifically focus on eliminating waste by aligning production with exactly what the customer wants. JIT and kanban are related concepts, but do not encompass the full scope of lean operations. TPS is a specific system developed by Toyota to implement lean operations. MRP is a planning system for managing inventory and production scheduling, but does not focus on waste elimination.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the key characteristics and goals of Lean operations, JIT, and the Toyota Production System (TPS).