Indicate whether the following statements, a through \(g\), are better indicators of (1) lean manufacturing, (2) flexible manufacturing, or (3) both lean and flexible manufacturing.

a. A central concept is the leveraging of technology

b. Requests for customer customization are responded to in a systemic way

c. Often utilizes modular manufacturing in its application

d. Primary goal is to make products as cost effectively as possible

e. Requires training of employees

f. The process has a significant emphasis on reducing inventory levels and reducing defects g. Would typically result in lower inventory levels