Which inventory management system is inherently designed to support lean manufacturing practices?

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ABoth systems equally support lean manufacturing
BNeither system is associated with lean manufacturing
CKanban
DMaterial Requirements Planning (MRP)

✓ Correct answer: C. Kanban Kanban is a visual scheduling system that facilitates lean manufacturing by ensuring that production aligns with demand, reducing waste, and enhancing workflow efficiency. It operates using pull-based mechanisms. In contrast, MRP is typically a push system where production scheduling is driven by forecasts rather than actual demand.

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