A Manufacturer Took the Following Actions to Reduce Inventory

question 28

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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