Which of the following is not characteristic of preventive maintenance in lean systems?
A) maintaining equipment in good operating condition
B) replacing parts when they are worn but before they fail
C) workers maintaining their own equipment
D) eliminating supplies of spare parts to reduce capital investment
E) perceiving breakdowns as an opportunity for improvement

Question

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Preventive maintenance in lean systems does not involve eliminating supplies of spare parts to reduce capital investment. On the contrary, it involves having an adequate supply of spare parts to reduce downtime and improve equipment efficiency.

Which of the Following Is Not Characteristic of Preventive Maintenance