1. Which of the following is NOT one of the broader philosophical principles associated with a lean operation as outlined in your text?
a. Eliminate waste.
b. Seek continuous improvement.
c. Pursue closer relationships with outside suppliers.
d. Strive for discreetness and constancy.
2. What type of inventory is common in traditional production systems, but most troublesome to lean systems?
a. pipeline stock
b. cycle stock
c. safety stock
d. work-in-progress stock