The goal of lean manufacturing is to:
A)keep inventories of finished goods as low as possible.
B)become more self sufficient by producing major components rather than buying them.
C)produce a very limited variety of goods.
D)produce goods and services with less of everything compared to mass production.

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Lean manufacturing aims to produce goods and services with less waste, less time, less effort, less space, and less inventory compared to mass production. The focus is on continuously improving efficiency and reducing costs while maintaining or improving quality. Option A is correct but not the complete definition of lean manufacturing. Option B is not a general goal of lean manufacturing; it may be applicable in specific cases. Option C is also not a general goal of lean manufacturing but another production philosophy known as "focused factory" or "dedicated plant."

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