T/F (1 point each) 1. The average total output of any interdependent system containing variation will always be less than the average output of its individual operations. 2. According to the lean philosophy, a stable master production schedule is desirable to reduce the work-in-process inventories. 3. Value stream maps are like flowcharts and are used for identifying the waste and non-value- added steps in the current process. 4. The terms efficiency and utilization can be used interchangeably. 5. The smaller the lots size, the faster it will move through the process. 6. Frederick Taylor is generally credited with the development of lean production. 7. The use of Kanbans in the process is a good indicator that it is a push production system. 8. Buffer placement, type and size is dependent on the specific environment. 9. As a resources utilization level increases, the overall wait time decreases.