Elements of a Lean Operating Environment
The following numbered items are concepts that underlie value-based systems, such as ABM and lean. Match each concept to the related lettered element(s) of a lean operating environment.
1. Business processes are simplified.
2. The quality of the product or service is critical.
3. Employees are cross-trained.
4. Large inventories waste resources and may hide bad work.
5. Goods should be produced only when needed.
6. Equipment downtime is minimized.
a. Minimum inventory levels
b. Pull-through production
c. Quick machine setups and flexible work cells
d. A multi skilled work force
e. High levels of product quality
f. Effective preventive maintenance