An operation that strives for the highest possible productivity and total quality, as well as cost-effectiveness, by eliminating unnecessary steps in the production process and continually working toward greater improvement is implementing
A)lean manufacturing.
B)ISO 9001 standards.
C)mass customization.
D)concurrent engineering.
E)just-in-time operations.

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Lean manufacturing aims to eliminate waste and increase efficiency in the production process, while also focusing on quality and cost-effectiveness. It involves a continuous improvement process and the elimination of unnecessary steps or resources. The other options (B) ISO 9001 standards, (C) mass customization, (D) concurrent engineering, and (E) just-in-time operations may also focus on efficiency, quality, or cost-effectiveness, but they do not specifically entail the elimination of unnecessary steps in the production process as a primary goal.

An Operation That Strives for the Highest Possible Productivity and Total