An operation that achieves increased efficiency while simultaneously improving effectiveness is best described as practicing ____.
A)lean manufacturing
B)ISO 9001
C)mass customization
D)concurrent engineering
E)JIT operations

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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 Achieves Increased Efficiency While Simultaneously Improving Effectiveness