The final assembly schedule in a JIT system
A) should be developed for each product independent of the process requirements for the other products.
B) strives to create a uniform flow at the work centers in the plant.
C) avoids the use of small lot sizes because they create many production orders and cause confusion.
D) allow daily changes in demand levels, regardless of size, to be incorporated immediately into the work center schedules.

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The final assembly schedule in a JIT system should strive to create a uniform flow at the work centers in the plant. This helps to minimize delays, reduce inventory, and improve the overall efficiency of the system. Choices A and C are incorrect because they do not consider the interdependencies between products and the need for small lot sizes in a JIT system. Choice D is also incorrect because JIT systems are designed to minimize the need for daily changes in demand levels by using a pull system that is based on actual customer demand.

The Final Assembly Schedule in a JIT System