An Implication of the Demand-Pull Nature of the JIT Production

question 81

Multiple Choice

An implication of the demand-pull nature of the JIT production process is that

• A)finished goods inventories must be available to meet customer demand,although raw material is delivered on an as-needed basis.
• B)more storage space for inventories is necessary.
• C)finished products are packaged and shipped to customers immediately,thus requiring minimal finished goods inventories.
• D)problem areas become less visible as inventories are reduceD.

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