Great Lakes Barge and Baggage Company Makes, Among Other Things

question 51

Multiple Choice

Great Lakes Barge and Baggage Company makes, among other things, battery-operated bilge pumps. Which of the following activities is not part of JIT? They

• A) communicate their schedules to suppliers
• B) produce in long production runs to reduce the impact of setup costs
• C) use a pull system to move inventory
• D) continuously work on reducing setup time
• E) produce in small lots

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