Which one of the following is not affiliated with product design to support JIT/lean operations?
A)Concurrent engineering
B)Design for manufacturing and assembly
C)Product quality
D)Material requirements planning (MRP)
E)Quality function deployment (QFD)to capture the "voice" of customers

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Material requirements planning (MRP) is a tool used for planning and controlling material inventory, production, and scheduling. While it is important for overall production planning, it is not directly affiliated with product design to support JIT/lean operations. The other options listed (Concurrent engineering, Design for manufacturing and assembly, Product quality, and Quality function deployment) are all strategies and techniques that can be used in product design to support JIT/lean operations.

Which One of the Following Is Not Affiliated with Product