ICGB · Question #30
The essence of Lean is to concentrate effort on removing waste while improving process flow to achieve speed and agility at lower cost.
The correct answer is A. True. A (True) is correct because it accurately captures the dual mandate of Lean: eliminating the eight types of waste (muda) while simultaneously optimizing flow through the value stream. This combination is precisely what enables organizations to deliver value faster and at lower…
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The essence of Lean is to concentrate effort on removing waste while improving process flow to achieve speed and agility at lower cost.
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- ATrue
- BFalse
How the community answered
(33 responses)- A76% (25)
- B24% (8)
Explanation
A (True) is correct because it accurately captures the dual mandate of Lean: eliminating the eight types of waste (muda) while simultaneously optimizing flow through the value stream. This combination is precisely what enables organizations to deliver value faster and at lower cost - speed and agility are emergent outcomes of removing friction and waste from processes.
B (False) is incorrect because there is no distortion in the statement - it faithfully reflects the foundational principles established in the Toyota Production System and formalized in Lean thinking by Womack and Jones.
Memory tip: Think of Lean as a "double blade" - one edge cuts waste, the other smooths flow. Both edges must work together to achieve the speed and cost benefits. If you remember waste removal + flow improvement = Lean, option A will always stand out on exam questions.
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