Reducing Distance Is a Common JIT Goal, Both Inside and Outside

question 78

True/False

Reducing distance is a common JIT goal, both inside and outside facilities. Outside, it manifests itself in attempts to get suppliers closer to facilities; inside, it is a common layout tactic.

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