Which of the Following Statements Contradicts the Philosophy Underlying the Just-In-Time

question 76

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements contradicts the philosophy underlying the just-in-time operating environment?

• A) The work force must become multiskilled in order to operate many different machines and perform other tasks in the work cell.
• B) A customer order triggers the purchase of materials and the activation of the production process.
• C) Large inventories are maintained in order to fulfill customer orders on a timely basis.
• D) Flexible work cells are created to increase productivity.

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