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What are two product system differences between the push and pull processes?
Choose 2 answers
The two correct differences between push and pull systems are:
Push moves the product forward in anticipation of demand
Pull eliminates excessive inventory
Push systems rely on forecasts and schedule production in advance, often leading to overproduction and excess inventory if forecasts are inaccurate.
Pull systems, by contrast, produce only what is needed when it is needed, significantly reducing inventory levels and associated costs.
The incorrect options describe misconceptions:
Overproduction increases cost, not lowers it
Pull systems do not create additional products
Employee relations are not defining characteristics
Quality control exists in both systems
Operations Management favors pull systems in environments where demand variability and cost control are critical, reinforcing lean principles.