The JIT Concept Will Not Work Without the Proper Environment

question 106

Multiple Choice

The JIT concept will not work without the proper environment.Which one of the following characteristics is most common to firms that have successfully implemented a JIT system?

• A) uniform assembly schedules
• B) specialized workforce
• C) high rates of machine failures
• D) longer setup times

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