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What is a lean operation?
What is a lean operation?
A flexible system of operation that uses fewer resources than a traditional system.
Who pioneered the lean approach?
Who pioneered the lean approach?
Toyota's founder, Taiichi Ohno, and Shigeo Shingo.
What are the three basic elements of lean systems?
What are the three basic elements of lean systems?
Demand driven, focused on waste reduction, and dedicated to excellence and continuous improvement.
What does JIT stand for in the context of lean systems?
What does JIT stand for in the context of lean systems?
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What is Muda in the context of lean operations?
What is Muda in the context of lean operations?
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What is Kanban system in lean manufacturing?
What is Kanban system in lean manufacturing?
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What is the full form of TPS in the context of lean operations?
What is the full form of TPS in the context of lean operations?
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Define Muda in the context of lean operations.
Define Muda in the context of lean operations.
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Which company bolstered profits during a recession by using a JIT approach to reduce inventory levels?
Which company bolstered profits during a recession by using a JIT approach to reduce inventory levels?
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What is the consequence of long lead times to replenish parts in the context of lean operations?
What is the consequence of long lead times to replenish parts in the context of lean operations?
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What method did Toyota develop that is commonly associated with lean operations?
What method did Toyota develop that is commonly associated with lean operations?
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What does JIT stand for in the context of lean operations?
What does JIT stand for in the context of lean operations?
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What percentage of former plant workers were rehired?
What percentage of former plant workers were rehired?
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What shift occurred in white-collar jobs in the plant?
What shift occurred in white-collar jobs in the plant?
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What improvement was seen in productivity and quality by 1985?
What improvement was seen in productivity and quality by 1985?
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What is the main focus of lean methods according to the text?
What is the main focus of lean methods according to the text?
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What does mass production emphasize, according to the text?
What does mass production emphasize, according to the text?
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What are some characteristics commonly found in lean systems according to the text?
What are some characteristics commonly found in lean systems according to the text?
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