Which of the following is not a characteristic of lean

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Lean System is an organized method for waste minimization without sacrificing productivity within a manufacturing system. Lean implementation emphasizes the importance of optimizing work flow through strategic operational procedures while minimizing waste and being adaptable. The characteristics of lean manufacturing are: · Zero waiting time· Zero inventory· Pull processing· Continuous flow of production and· Continuous finding ways of reducing process time Push system is not a principle in Lean manufacturing as push system means ‘make to stcok’ in which production is not based on actual demand which may lead to high inventory, higher overheads and over production. Conceptual discussions in live classes for solid foundation of concepts