Which of the Following Is Not a Point of Difference

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a point of difference between lean manufacturing and traditional manufacturing processes?

A) Traditional systems focus on cost reduction, while lean emphasizes meeting customer demand with short lead times.
B) Traditional systems tend to motivate reductions in inventory holdings, while lean focuses on reducing idle time.
C) Lean production systems are characterized by demand-pull, while traditional systems "push" production to meet forecasted demand.
D) Lean systems focus on reducing setup times (to maximize manufacturing flexibility) , while traditional manufacturing focuses on a reduction in the number of setups (to reduce setup costs) .