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How does lean manufacturing, through practices such as small batch scheduling, affect inventory levels and throughput times?

Increases inventory levels and throughput times to ensure a constant supply of products to meet unpredictable customer demand.

Reduces both inventory levels and throughput times, leading to a more efficient production process and a reduction in waste.

Maintains high inventory levels but reduces throughput times to quickly meet specific customer orders without altering production rates.

Increases throughput times while decreasing inventory levels to prioritize quality over speed in the production process.