An operation that strives to achieve the highest possible productivity and total quality by eliminating unnecessary steps in the production process and that continually strives for improvement is practicing
A) Time-based competition.
B) Total quantity management.
C) Lean manufacturing.
D) Mass customization.
E) JIT processes.

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Lean manufacturing is based on a commitment to making an operation both efficient and effective; it strives to achieve the highest possible productivity and total quality, cost-effectively, by eliminating unnecessary steps in the production process and continually striving for improvement.

An Operation That Strives to Achieve the Highest Possible Productivity