In a software development process the value stream depicted a high time spent on machine setup, server setup, software loading and network preparation. This was almost 5% of total work. The lean improvement team must:

In a software development process the value stream depicted a high time spent on machine setup, server setup, software loading and network preparation. This was almost 5% of total work. The lean improvement team must:
a. Treat this as NVA and delete this process step.
b. Treat this as value enabling and find ways to reduce time for this step.
c. Not include this step as part of the process itself.
d. All of the above.