B) Going forward, is Lean/JIT worth the risks? Should it be embraced (why?), abandoned (if so, why & what are the costs), or modified (how?) Do you think Lean works or not? Please write a complete response (about 1-2 paragraphs each part). Each team member should discuss and contribute so that the group agrees on their joint response. Please help each other and build upon and/or challenge others' points (in a respectful way!)

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B) Going forward, is Lean/JIT worth the risks? Should it be embraced (why?), abandoned
(if so, why & what are the costs), or modified (how?) Do you think Lean works or not?
Please write a complete response (about 1-2 paragraphs each part). Each team member
should discuss and contribute so that the group agrees on their joint response. Please
help each other and build upon and/or challenge others' points (in a respectful way!)
Transcribed Image Text:B) Going forward, is Lean/JIT worth the risks? Should it be embraced (why?), abandoned (if so, why & what are the costs), or modified (how?) Do you think Lean works or not? Please write a complete response (about 1-2 paragraphs each part). Each team member should discuss and contribute so that the group agrees on their joint response. Please help each other and build upon and/or challenge others' points (in a respectful way!)
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