A System That Emphasizes Lean Production Techniques, Low Quantities of Inventory

question 121

Multiple Choice

A system that emphasizes lean production techniques, low quantities of inventory, and close coordination among production workstations is called ________.

• A) Economic order quantity production
• B) Just-in-time production
• C) Materials requirements planning production
• D) Push-through system

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Definitions:

Carriers

Companies that provide transportation services for goods, including freight companies, airlines, and shipping lines.

Customers

Individuals or entities that purchase goods or services from a company.

Direct Shipping Network

A direct shipping network is a distribution model that ships products directly from suppliers to consumers, eliminating intermediaries.

Intermediate Warehouses

Facilities used to store goods temporarily during the middle stages of the supply chain, typically between the manufacturer and the final distribution centers.