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What tradeoffs are in involved in shifting from a traditional operational system to a lean system for?
A. Manufacturing firm
B. Service firm

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Traditional operations management are examined. Manufacturing firm and service firms are examined.

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Operations Management
What tradeoffs are in involved in shifting from a traditional operational system to a lean system for?
A. Manufacturing firm
B. Service firm
When one is shifting from what is known as a traditional operations system to a lean or leaner operational system in a manufacturing company, a paradigm shift will occur. The basic idea of manufacturing involves the perceived safety of holding inputs and finished goods, to a Just in Time philosophy needs confidence in the abilities of employees to ...

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