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ISBN: 9781264151462
Author: Garrison
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter P, Problem 13Q
Why do companies that implement Lean Production tend to have minimal inventories?
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Which one of the following is a disadvantage of Mass Production system?
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Higher level of inventory at all levels and hence higher inventory cost.
b.
Larger space requirements.
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Breakdown of one machine will stop an entire production line.
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Higher cost due to frequent set up changes.
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