Multiple Choice
Tata Motors of India produces a mini-car called the GenX Nano. This small car boasts an affordable price tag of under $5000. The firm is keeping costs down by eliminating large assembly-line manufacturing sites and high transportation costs. Workers prepare "kits" that are shipped to final retail destinations. The kits are assembled by trained technicians at the retail level. Which of the following does this example illustrate?
A) TQM
B) lean production
C) continuous flow process
D) old-style assembly lines
Correct Answer:
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