Lean is aproduction philosophyderived from Toyota's manufacturing system, which focuses on delivering customer value by reducing waste, improving flow, and continuously enhancing processes.
A.Incorrect. Lean is not a standard for delivering software. It is a broader philosophy that can be applied across industries.
B.Correct.Lean’s primary objective is to optimize customer value by eliminating inefficiencies and improving workflow.
C.Incorrect. While Lean uses pull systems to manage workflow, this is a method within Lean and not its overall definition.
D.Incorrect. DevOps values align with Lean principles but do not define Lean itself.
References:
Lean Thinking by James Womack and Daniel Jones
SAFe Framework: Applying Lean Principles
