A Manufacturer Took the Following Actions to Reduce Inventory

question 90

Multiple Choice

A manufacturer took the following actions to reduce inventory.Which of these is generally not accepted as a JIT action?

• A)It used a pull system to move inventory.
• B)It produced in ever smaller lots.
• C)It required deliveries directly to the point of use.
• D)It picked the supplier that offered the lowest price based on quantity discounts.
• E)It worked to reduce the company's in-transit inventory.

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