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what is lean production and what do they try to do?(3)

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1.A strategy businesses can use to make production more efficient. 2.They try to minimize waste to the smallest possible.3.workers can think about ways to improve their productivity.

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what is just-in-time(4)

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1.just-in-time is a form of lean production.2jit aims to keep stock levels to the bare minimum - preferably zero.3.all raw materials come through the door and made into product and then straight back out the door.4.computer systems are used to calculate stock levels and automatically order supplies when needed.