Which of the following is NOT a principle of lean manufacturing?a. Achieve high inventory turnover rate.b. All activities that do not add value and maximize the use ofscarce resources must be eliminated.c. Products are pushed from the production end to the customer.d. A lean manufacturing firm must have established andcooperative relationships with vendors.

Which of the following is NOT a principle of lean manufacturing?a. Achieve high inventory turnover rate.b. All activities that do not add value and maximize the use ofscarce resources must be eliminated.c. Products are pushed from the production end to the customer.d. A lean manufacturing firm must have established andcooperative relationships with vendors.

Principles of Accounting Volume 2

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Chapter1: Accounting As A Tool For Managers

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