Lean production systems are sometimes referred to as pull systems because demand from customers activates the production actions of the manufacturing facilities.In order for this demand to be communicated to everyone in the supply chain/manufacturing facility a signal must be passed from downstream processing centers to the upstream processing centers.This system of relaying signals is referred to as a:
A)Kanban System
B)Semaphore System
C)Keiretsu Network
D)TQM Network

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The system of relaying signals from downstream to upstream processing centers in a lean production system is referred to as a kanban system. Kanban cards or signals are used to indicate when more materials or goods need to be produced or delivered to the next processing center based on the demand from the customer. This helps to avoid overproduction and excess inventory, as production is only triggered by actual demand. Semaphore systems refer to visual signaling devices used for communication, while keiretsu networks and TQM networks are not directly related to the process of relaying demand signals in lean production systems.

Lean Production Systems Are Sometimes Referred to as Pull Systems