Which of These Is Not Typically Associated with Successful Implementation

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of these is not typically associated with successful implementation of just-in-time (JIT) systems?

• A) Locating suppliers with short transit times
• B) Using as many suppliers as possible to minimise the risk of non-delivery
• C) Finding high quality suppliers
• D) Developing management commitment to the JIT process

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Definitions:

Received Defective

Term used when goods or products are received in a damaged or malfunctioning state from a supplier or during shipping.

EDI

Electronic Data Interchange, the structured transmission of data between organizations by electronic means.

Cycle Time

The time period required to complete one cycle of an operation or to produce a unit of product, often used as a measure of efficiency in manufacturing and business processes.

Productivity

The efficiency at which individuals, businesses, or systems produce goods or provide services, often measured by output per unit of input.