Rinker Audio Products Is Uncertain Whether or Not to Introduce

question 77

Multiple Choice

Rinker Audio Products is uncertain whether or not to introduce a just-in-time (JIT) inventory system.While the head of manufacturing is opposed to it,its CFO is pushing for its adoption.The basic philosophy behind just-in-time (JIT) inventory systems is to

• A)economize on inventory holding costs.
• B)reduce inventory turnover.
• C)create a buffer stock of inventory.
• D)reduce costs by reducing quality.
• E)increase the total working capital requirement.

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Definitions:

Spectral Data

Information obtained from analyzing the spectrum of light absorbed, emitted, or scattered by materials, used in identifying chemical substances.

Splitting

In nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, the division of a signal into multiple peaks due to interactions between nuclei with magnetic moments.

Relative Area

The proportion of a specific area or region relative to another, often discussed in comparing different parts of a graph or chromatographic peaks in analytical chemistry.

Coupling Constant

A parameter in nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy that measures the interaction between spinning nuclei.