Question

the just-in-time (jit) management philosophy requires which kind of implementation work? (select all that apply.)

rejection of new business until zero waste can be established

study of potential new local subcontractors that might reduce the need for shipping

economic assessment of the overall value of existing markets and plans to reduce service areas that show excess waste

assessment of which areas of the company’s sales result in the most on - shelf time for inventory

Explanation:

• Option A: JIT aims to reduce waste but does not require rejecting new business until zero waste is achieved, as zero waste is an ideal, not a prerequisite for new business.
• Option B: Finding local subcontractors to reduce shipping aligns with JIT’s goal of minimizing lead times and waste in the supply chain.
• Option C: Assessing markets and reducing wasteful service areas helps optimize operations, which is consistent with JIT’s focus on efficiency and waste reduction.
• Option D: Identifying areas with long on - shelf inventory times helps target waste reduction, as JIT emphasizes having inventory only when needed.

Answer:

B. study of potential new local subcontractors that might reduce the need for shipping
C. economic assessment of the overall value of existing markets and plans to reduce service areas that show excess waste
D. assessment of which areas of the company’s sales result in the most on - shelf time for inventory