Which of the following is not a principle of lean manufacturing?
A)Products are pushed from the production end to the customer.
B)All activities that do not add value and maximize the use of scarce resources must be eliminated.
C)A goal is the achievement of a high inventory turnover rate.
D)A lean manufacturing firm must have established and cooperative relationships with vendors.

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Lean manufacturing principles focus on creating value for the customer and eliminating waste. Option A suggests that products are pushed from the production end to the customer which contradicts the principle of pull-based production where products are produced based on customer demand. Therefore, A is not a principle of lean manufacturing.

Which of the Following Is Not a Principle of Lean