Operations Management: Processes and Supply Chains (11th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780133872132
Author: Lee J. Krajewski, Manoj K. Malhotra, Larry P. Ritzman
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 6, Problem 2VC
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Interpretation: The considerations listed out by JIT for the manufacturing environment of company are to be determined.
Introduction:JIT is one of the three pillars, which has been adopted by company to achieve a successful lean system.
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