APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) — Question 320

Which of the following activities is most appropriate in the implementation of a lean production strategy?

Answer options

• A. Increasing service through inventory
• B. Implementing a push strategy
• C. Implementing manufacturing cells
• D. Implementing batch type operations

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer, C, is right because implementing manufacturing cells aligns with the principles of lean production by reducing waste and improving efficiency. The other options, such as increasing inventory and using a push strategy, contradict lean principles which focus on minimizing excess and promoting a pull-based approach.