Which one is NOT an application of lean principle in services?
A) JIT in food supply management
B) improving kitchen layout at McDonald's to drive seconds out of the production process
C) inventory sharing among members of the pharmaceutical network
D) scheduling personnel availability at 15-minute increments to meet demand fluctuations
E) securing more inventory to prepare for disruption in production

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Securing more inventory goes against lean principles as it results in excess inventory, which is considered a form of waste in lean thinking. The goal is to optimize the flow of materials and minimize waste, which is achieved through JIT (A), improving layout to drive seconds out of production (B), inventory sharing (C), and scheduling personnel availability (D).

Which One Is NOT an Application of Lean Principle in Services