The JIT Concept Will Not Work Without the Proper Environment

question 37

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

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