Identify and discuss some of the main elements of lean think

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Identify and discuss some of the main elements of lean thinking and JIT. How can these concepts be used for effective planning and control of an operation?How are these two concepts different from the materials requirements planning (MRP) system?How can these differences be overcome to achieve the benefits of both lean thinking/JIT and an MRP system?

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