Lean Manufacturing Principles Are Derived in Large Part from the Toyota

Lean manufacturing principles are derived in large part from the Toyota Production System (TPS) .Which of the following is not associated with TPS?

A) Use of batch processing.
B) Development of long-term relationships with key suppliers.
C) Emphasis on balanced,continuous-flow manufacturing.
D) Continuous improvement and elimination of waste in the system.
E) Use of flexible manufacturing systems (FMS) .