A philosophy in which similar parts are combined into families, and the processes required to make the parts are arranged in a specialized workcell.
A) Lean manufacturing
B) Preventive maintenance
C) Lean maintenance
D) Group technology
E) Quality at the source

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The philosophy described here is Group Technology, which involves combining similar parts into families and organizing processes into specialized work cells based on the similarities of the parts. This methodology reduces setup times and streamlines production processes.

A Philosophy in Which Similar Parts Are Combined into Families