Lean layouts tend to?
A) Locate inventory more closely to the production floor than traditional layouts
B) Locate inventory further from the production floor than traditional layouts
C) Locate inventory in the same manner as a traditional layout
D) Inventory location is irrelevant in lean layouts

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Lean layouts aim to reduce waste, including unnecessary movement of inventory. By locating inventory closer to the production floor, it reduces the time and distance required to transport materials, which results in a more efficient flow. This is opposite to traditional layouts, which may prioritize storage space over proximity to the production floor.

Lean Layouts Tend To