Which of the following is not a characteristic of lean manufacturing?
A) Increase in product flow (that is, throughput).
B) Increase in product quality.
C) Increase in inventory holdings.
D) Establishment of long-term relationships with suppliers.
E) Continuous-improvement perspective.

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Lean manufacturing is designed to reduce waste and increase efficiency, so the increase in inventory holdings (which is a form of waste) is not a characteristic of lean manufacturing. The other options (A, B, D, and E) are all characteristics of lean manufacturing.

Which of the Following Is Not a Characteristic of Lean