Categorize each of the following characteristics as being either more representative of a traditional organization or a lean organization. 1. Manufacturing plants tend to be organized with self-contained production cells. Lean organization Traditional organization
2. Maintain greater quantities of raw materials, work in process, and finished goods inventories. Lean organization Traditional organization
3. Setup times are longer. Lean organization Traditional organization
4. High quality is stressed in every aspect of production. Lean organization Traditional organization
5. Produce in smaller batches. Lean organization Traditional organization
6. Emphasis is placed on shortening manufacturing cycle times.