Make$-$to$-$order production includes a range of different methods. The one that requires the greatest level of product customization level, production cost, and order cycle time is:

a$.$ Assemble$-$to$-$order

b$.$ Build$-$to$-$order

c$.$ Make$-$to$-$stock

d$.$ Engineer$-$to$-$order

When adopting a lean production strategy, companies must focus on critical objectives. Which of the following is NOT one of those objectives?

a$.$ Increase production in anticipation of future demand

b$.$ Increase manufacturing velocity and flexibility

c$.$ Reduce production resource requirements

d$.$ Eliminate defects to improve product quality