Which of the Following Benefits Is Not Typically Associated with a Move

question 150

Multiple Choice

Which of the following benefits is not typically associated with a move to a just-in-time (JIT) manufacturing system?

• A) Raw materials are delivered as close as possible to time of production.
• B) Existence of long-term contracts with selected suppliers.
• C) Reduction in employee training and education costs.
• D) Decreases in manufacturing lead time.
• E) Improved customer-response time (CRT).

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Definitions:

Line Segment AB

A part of a line that is bounded by two distinct end points, A and B, and contains every point on the line between A and B.

Marginal Cost Curve

A graphical representation showing how the cost of producing one additional item changes with increased production.

Average Variable Cost Curve

A curve showing the average variable costs (costs that change with output) per unit of output over different levels of production.

Average Fixed Costs

The fixed costs of production divided by the quantity of output produced, illustrating how fixed costs dilute with increased output.