A production system in which items are manufactured only when called for by the user of those items is called:

Heijunka

Pull System

Manufacturing Cell

Push System

Kaizen is a term for a

system eliminating production waste.

system of management that eliminates production waste and emphasizes continuous improvement.

process to smooth demand across a planned horizon.

system of continuous improvement.

Which elements are part of a lean production system?

Eliminate waste and increase flexibility.

Smooth the flow (pull system, small lots, quick setups).

Continuously improve.

All answers are correct.

Lead time is typically made up of four components. They are:

Procurement time, move time, waiting time, setup time.

Processing time, procurement time, waiting time, setup time.

Processing time, move time, waiting time, setup time.

Processing time, production time, waiting time, setup time.

All of the following are true statements concerning lean production EXCEPT:

Lean production is not appropriate for every type of organization.

Lean mandates waste elimination and only operate with those resources that are absolutely necessary.

The lean production system can be applied to service operations.

Lean production does not have any drawbacks.