Lean Manufacturing: Lean manufacturing aims at reducing the cost and minimizing the waste involved in the production, in order to optimize the value for the product or the service. To Describe: The service delivery system followed by Company GRB.

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Chapter 12, Problem 10E

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Lean Manufacturing: Lean manufacturing aims at reducing the cost and minimizing the waste involved in the production, in order to optimize the value for the product or the service.

To Describe: The service delivery system followed by Company GRB.

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To determine

To Utilize: The principles of lean manufacturing to provide quick service.

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